Smiling Dog Farm

09/20/2025

Folks, I've had to make a decision for self-interest and called off our attendance at the market today. If you'd like to buy Asian Pears, I'll be arranging trips to Neosho over the next several days to deliver. Message if you'd like some. $2.50/lb.

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09/20/2025

Already had a request for the recipe for Asian Pear Tarts.

Upside Down Asian Pear Tarts (makes 6 tarts)

1 sheet frozen puff pastry dough
2 tbsp. honey or real maple syrup
1/4 tsp. vanilla extract
2 tbsp. butter
2 tbsp. brown sugar
1/4 tsp. cinnamon
pinch cardamom
pinch allspice
One large or two small Asian pears
One egg, beaten with 1 tsp milk, for egg wash

Preheat oven to 375 degrees

Remove puff pastry sheet from package and set aside to thaw while you prepare other ingredients.

In tiny bowl, mix honey or syrup and vanilla and set aside. In another small bowl, mix brown sugar and spices and mix well. Cut butter into 6 teaspoon-sized pats.

Cut pear(s) into quarters, remove core, and slice into 1/4 inch slices.

Line baking sheet with baking parchment.

Unfold puff pastry and cut into six equal rectangles (two rows of three).

Drizzle 1 tsp. syrup or honey mixture onto parchment for each of six tarts, in a puddle. Top each with one pat of butter. Arrange pear slices in a row about as long as your rectangles of dough. Sprinkle about 1 tsp. of brown sugar mixture over pear slices. Lay a rectangle of dough on top of pear slices. Brush each rectangle with egg wash.

Bake until pastry is nicely browned, about 18 minutes. Allow to cool for a minute or two, but turn while tarts are still quite warm.

Using a thin spatula, turn each tart over, making sure to scrape up the glaze too, and place on a plate or rack to cool further. Serve warm or at room temperature.

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09/19/2025

Our last market of the season is tomorrow, September 20, featuring a LOT of our chemical free, homegrown Asian Pears. If you haven't had Asian Pears, they're a unique and delicious fruit, with a taste similar to a European Pear, but a crisp texture like an apple. We had Asian Pear Tarts for dessert tonight, and YUM!

Some see us tomorrow at Neosho Farmers Market, and get them while you can!