Spiced Pear Tartlets

Directions

1. 1
   Preheat oven to 425F.
2. 2
   Roll out 1 pastry sheet on floured work surface to 1/8-inch thickness (about 12-inch square).
3. 3
   Cut out two 6-inch rounds.
4. 4
   Repeat rolling and cutting with second sheet, forming total of 4 rounds (reserve remaining pastry for another use).
5. 5
   Place rounds on 2 heavy large baking sheets.
6. 6
   Using 1/2 pear per tartlet, overlap slices in circle atop each round, leaving 1/2-inch border at outside edge.
7. 7
   Brush each tartlet with melted butter.
8. 8
   Sprinkle each with 1 tablespoon sugar and pinch of cloves.
9. 9
   Bake until pastry is golden brown and pears are tender, about 20 minutes.
10. 10
    Transfer tartlets to plates.
11. 11
    Serve warm with ice cream.