Makes 8 large slices
DOUGH
● 1/2 cup butter, softened
● 1/3 cup caster sugar
● 2.5 cups plain white flour
● 1/4 cup Manuka Emporium Manuka Honey
● 2 tsp baking powder
● 1 tsp ground cardamom
● 1/2 tsp salt
FILLING
● 2 cups (3-4) pears, peeled, cored and sliced
● 1/8cup butter, melted
● 1 tbsp Manuka Emporium Manuka Honey, warmed to liquefy
● 2 tsp lemon juice
● 1 tsp corn flour
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Preheat oven to 320°F fan-forced. Line a small ceramic baking dish or metal tin with baking paper.
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Start by making the filling. Place the pears in a medium bowl and pour over the melted butter, honey and lemon juice. Sprinkle over the cornflour, and stir well to combine. Set aside.
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To make the dough, place the butter and sugar in a food processor and pulse to combine. Add the flour, honey, baking powder, cardamom, and salt. Process until a dough ball forms, adding 1-2 tbsp water as necessary.
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Press about two thirds of the dough firmly into the base of your prepared tin. Top with the pear mixture, and crumble over the remaining dough.
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Bake for 35-40 minutes, until nicely browned on top. Allow to cool completely before gently removing and slicing. Serve at room temperature or warm.
