PEAR TART

This is a very simple, nutritious, and economical product. It is quick and is a great go to recipe when in doubt.

1 sheet puff pastry, room temperature
3 T butter, melted
1 T brown sugar
1 T fresh ginger, grated
1 T vanilla
1/2 tsp ground cinnamon
1/2 tsp ground nutmeg
1 T sanding sugar
3 pears, slice thinly

Roll out puff pastry on a surface that is lightly covered with powdered sugar.
Roll to about 10 inch long by 8 inch wide rectangle
Cut off 3/4 inch from each side
Use this 3/4 inch edges on border to make edge elevated 
Carefully place pastry on parchment paper on baking sheet  
Combine butter, brown sugar, ginger, cinnamon, nutmeg and vanilla.
Brush the pastry, including elevated edge, lightly with 1/3  butter mixture
Cover with pears in a wave-like, decorative manner
Generously brush the pears with the remaining butter mixture
Sprinkle with sanding sugar 
Put in a 375 degree oven and bake for 18 minutes or until golden brown
Remove and cool. Slice into 8 to 10 portions
Serve with whipped cream or ice cream.