Pear-Mace Rustic Tart

Mace is the outer covering of the nutmeg seed and has a warm, spicy flavor that pairs perfectly with the sweetness of pears in this rustic tart.

This is vegetarian recipe. Dish can be prepared in 90 minutes. Recipe requires some culinary experience (medium difficulty). Number of ingredients: 9.

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Pear-Mace Rustic Tart

Cooking Method: Baking Cuisine: American, European Courses: Dessert, Pastry Recipe Keys: Vegetarian

Difficulty: Intermediate Prep Time 20 min Cook Time 40 min Rest Time 30 min Total Time 1 hr 30 mins

Servings: 8 Calories: 2000

Best Season: Fall

Ingredients

Servings

• 2 cup Pears
• 1.5 cup All-purpose flour
• ¹⁄₂ cup Granulated sugar
• ¹⁄₂ teaspoon Ground mace
• ¹⁄₄ teaspoon Salt
• ¹⁄₂ cup Unsalted butter
• 2 tablespoon Ice water
• 1 beaten Egg
• 1 tablespoon Turbinado sugar

Instructions

1. Preheat the oven to 375°F (190°C).
2. In a large bowl, combine the flour, granulated sugar, ground mace, and salt.
3. Cut the butter into small pieces and add it to the flour mixture. Use your fingers or a pastry cutter to mix until the mixture resembles coarse crumbs.
4. Add the ice water, 1 tablespoon at a time, and mix until the dough comes together.
5. Roll out the dough on a lightly floured surface to fit a 9-inch tart pan.
6. Transfer the dough to the tart pan and press it into the bottom and sides.
7. Arrange the pear slices on top of the dough in a decorative pattern.
8. Brush the beaten egg over the pears and sprinkle with turbinado sugar.
9. Bake for 35-40 minutes, or until the crust is golden brown and the pears are tender.
10. Allow the tart to cool for at least 30 minutes before serving.

Nutrition Facts

Servings 8

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Amount Per Serving

Calories 250kcal

% Daily Value *

Total Fat 12g19%

Total Carbohydrate 32g11%

Sugars 18g

Protein 3g6%

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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.