Pear and Almond Tart

Pear and almond tart is a classic French dessert that combines the delicate sweetness of pears with the nutty flavor of almonds. It is often enjoyed during autumn when pears are in season.

This is vegetarian recipe. Dish can be prepared in 100 minutes. Recipe requires some culinary experience (medium difficulty). Number of ingredients: 11.

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Pear and Almond Tart

Cooking Method: Baking Cuisine: French Courses: Dessert Recipe Keys: Vegetarian

Difficulty: Intermediate Prep Time 30 min Cook Time 40 min Rest Time 30 min Total Time 1 hr 40 mins

Servings: 8 Calories: 2560

Best Season: Suitable throughout the year

Ingredients

Servings

• 4 piece Pears
• 150 gram Almond meal
• 150 gram All-purpose flour
• 120 gram Butter
• 100 gram Sugar
• 2 piece Eggs
• 1 teaspoon Vanilla extract
• ¹⁄₂ teaspoon Ground cinnamon
• ¹⁄₄ teaspoon Salt
• 30 gram Almond flakes
• 2 tablespoon Apricot jam

Instructions

1. Preheat the oven to 180°C (350°F).
2. In a bowl, mix together almond meal, all-purpose flour, sugar, ground cinnamon, and salt.
3. Add the softened butter and mix until crumbly.
4. Beat one egg and vanilla extract together, then add it to the mixture. Mix until the dough comes together.
5. Press the dough into a tart pan, making sure to cover the bottom and sides evenly.
6. Peel and core the pears, then slice them thinly. Arrange the pear slices on top of the tart crust.
7. In a small bowl, beat the remaining egg. Brush the egg wash over the pear slices.
8. Sprinkle almond flakes on top of the tart.
9. Bake in the preheated oven for 35-40 minutes, or until the crust is golden and the pears are tender.
10. Heat the apricot jam in a microwave or small saucepan until melted. Brush the melted jam over the tart for a glossy finish.
11. Allow the tart to cool for at least 30 minutes before serving.

Nutrition Facts

Servings 8

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Amount Per Serving

Calories 320kcal

% Daily Value *

Total Fat 18g28%

Total Carbohydrate 36g12%

Sugars 20g

Protein 4g8%

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* The Percentage Daily Values are calculated from a 2,000 calorie diet. Your specific daily value may vary, depending on your individual calorie requirements.