Best 9 Pear Tarte Medieval Pear Pie Recipes

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In the realm of medieval gastronomy, the pear tarte stands as a testament to the culinary artistry of the era. This delectable treat, often referred to as a "Medieval Pear Pie," captivates taste buds with its harmonious blend of sweet and savory flavors. The pie's origins can be traced back to the kitchens of medieval European castles, where it was a staple dessert served at grand feasts and celebrations. The recipe for this timeless classic has been passed down through generations, and it continues to delight modern-day palates with its rustic charm and wholesome ingredients.

This article presents three distinct variations of the medieval pear tarte, each offering a unique taste experience. The first recipe, titled "Classic Medieval Pear Tarte," embodies the traditional essence of this beloved dessert. It features a flaky, buttery crust encasing a tender filling of ripe pears, delicately seasoned with spices like cinnamon and nutmeg. The second recipe, "Rustic Pear Tarte Tatin," adds a touch of sophistication with its caramelized pears arranged atop a crisp puff pastry base. Finally, the "Pear and Almond Tarte" combines the flavors of pear and almond in a delightful symphony, resulting in a sweet and nutty treat that is sure to impress.

Whether you are a seasoned baker or a novice in the kitchen, these recipes provide step-by-step instructions and helpful tips to ensure success. Embark on a culinary journey through time as you recreate these medieval masterpieces, bringing a taste of history to your modern table.

Here are our top 9 tried and tested recipes!

RUSTIC PEAR TART



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I saw a recipe for this rustic tart in a cookbook and wanted to try my own version of it. I changed the spices and chose my own fruits. It is a great dessert for the fall.-Lisa Varner, Charleston, South Carolina

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Desserts

Time 55m

Yield 8 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 11

1 sheet refrigerated pie pastry
4 cups thinly sliced peeled fresh pears
1/4 cup dried cherries
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
4 tablespoons sugar, divided
4 teaspoons cornstarch
1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
1/2 teaspoon ground ginger
1/4 cup chopped walnuts
1 large egg white
1 tablespoon water

Steps:

  • On a lightly floured surface, roll out pastry into a 14-in. circle. Transfer to a parchment-lined baking sheet; set aside., In a large bowl, combine the pears, cherries and vanilla. Combine 3 tablespoons sugar, cornstarch, cinnamon and ginger; sprinkle over pear mixture and stir gently to combine. Spoon over pastry to within 2 in. of edges; sprinkle with walnuts. Fold edges of pastry over filling, leaving center uncovered., Beat egg white and water; brush over folded pastry. Sprinkle with remaining sugar. Bake at 375° for 35-40 minutes or until crust is golden and filling is bubbly. Using parchment, slide tart onto a wire rack to cool.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 239 calories, Fat 10g fat (3g saturated fat), Cholesterol 5mg cholesterol, Sodium 107mg sodium, Carbohydrate 37g carbohydrate (18g sugars, Fiber 2g fiber), Protein 3g protein.

RUSTIC PEAR TART



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Provided by Ellie Krieger

Categories     dessert

Time 2h10m

Yield 6 servings, serving size 1 wedge

Number Of Ingredients 14

1/2 cup whole-grain pastry flour or regular whole wheat flour
1/2 cup all-purpose flour
2 teaspoons granulated sugar
1/8 teaspoon salt
4 tablespoons cold, unsalted butter, cut into small pieces
2 tablespoons lowfat buttermilk
3 tablespoons ice water
3 medium pears
1 tablespoon lemon juice
1 tablespoon plus 1 teaspoon cornstarch
3 tablespoons light brown sugar
1/8 teaspoon ground cinnamon
1 teaspoon honey
1/4 teaspoon boiling water

Steps:

  • To prepare the crust, in a medium bowl whisk together the whole-wheat pastry flour, all- purpose flour, granulated sugar and salt. Add the butter and using two knives or a pastry cutter, cut the butter into the flour mixture until you get a pebbly, course texture. In a small bowl combine the buttermilk and ice water. Using a fork, gradually mix the buttermilk mixture into the flour mixture. Pat the dough into a 4-inch round and wrap in plastic wrap. Refrigerate for 30 minutes.
  • In the meantime, preheat the oven to 425 degrees F, and prepare the filling. Peel the pears, core them and cut into 1/4-inch slices. In a large bowl toss the pear slices with the lemon juice. Sprinkle in the cornstarch, brown sugar and cinnamon and toss until the pears are evenly coated. Set aside.
  • On a lightly floured surface, roll the chilled dough into a large circle about nine inches in diameter. Line a baking sheet with parchment paper, and draping the dough over the rolling pin, transfer to the prepared baking sheet. If the dough breaks at all patch it up with your fingers.
  • Arrange the pears in a mound in the center of the dough, leaving a 2-inch boarder. Fold the border over the filling. It will only cover the pears partially and does not need to be even.
  • Bake the tart for 15 minutes, and then reduce the oven temperature to 350 degrees F, keeping the tart in the oven all the while, and bake for another 40 minutes, until the pears are tender and the crust is golden brown.
  • In a small bowl stir together the honey and boiling water to make a glaze. When the tart is done remove it from the oven and brush the honey glaze all over the top of the fruit and crust. Transfer to a plate to cool slightly. Cut into 6 wedges and serve warm or a room temperature.

PEAR TART



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My sister-in-law brought this pretty pastry to dinner one night, and we all went back for seconds. It is truly scrumptious. -Kathryn Rogers, Suisun City, California

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Desserts

Time 40m

Yield 12 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 12

3 tablespoons butter, softened
1/2 cup sugar
3/4 teaspoon ground cinnamon
3/4 cup all-purpose flour
1/3 cup finely chopped walnuts
FILLING:
1 package (8 ounces) reduced-fat cream cheese
1/4 cup plus 1 tablespoon sugar, divided
1 large egg, room temperature
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
1 can (15 ounces) reduced-sugar sliced pears, drained well and thinly sliced
1/4 teaspoon ground cinnamon

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 425°. Beat butter, sugar and cinnamon until crumbly. Beat in flour and walnuts. Press onto bottom and up sides of a 9-in. fluted tart pan with a removable bottom coated with cooking spray., For filling, beat cream cheese and 1/4 cup sugar until smooth. Beat in egg and vanilla. Spread into crust. Arrange pears over top. Mix cinnamon and remaining sugar; sprinkle over pears., Bake 10 minutes. Reduce oven setting to 350°; bake until filling is set, 15-20 minutes. Cool 1 hour on a wire rack. Refrigerate at least 2 hours before serving.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 199 calories, Fat 9g fat (5g saturated fat), Cholesterol 36mg cholesterol, Sodium 112mg sodium, Carbohydrate 25g carbohydrate (18g sugars, Fiber 1g fiber), Protein 4g protein. Diabetic Exchanges

PEAR TARTE - MEDIEVAL PEAR PIE



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I have translated this from The English Huswife by Gervase Markham 1615 AD. It's unusual in that before this time pies were almost always made with a single crust while this one has two. Often a two crusted pie was called a coffin in that time period. Rosewater can be found in most healthfood stores or Middle Eastern groceries in the US.

Provided by Mysterygirl

Categories     Pie

Time 1h

Yield 8 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 11

3 cups dry white wine
1 cup sugar
1 cinnamon stick
4 -5 whole cloves
3 lbs firm ripe pears, bosc work well
1/4 cup sugar
1 teaspoon rose water
double crust pie crust
1 tablespoon butter
1/2 teaspoon rose water
1 tablespoon sugar

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 400 degrees.
  • Combine wine and 1 cup sugar in large heavy pot over medium heat.
  • Stir until sugar dissolved.
  • Add cinnamon and cloves.
  • Peel pears, cut in half from top to bottom and remove core.
  • Add pears to wine mixture and cook for about 5-7 minutes or until pears are just tender.
  • Remove pears from syrup.
  • Turn up heat on wine and bring to a rolling boil.
  • Place bottom crust into pie pan.
  • Top with sliced pears.
  • Sprinkle pears with ¼ Cup sugar.
  • Remove spices from wine syrup.
  • Add 1 Tsp rose water to wine syrup mix well.
  • Take 1/3 C of wine syrup and pour over pears.
  • Place top crust on pie sealing edges by folding crust over edge of the bottom crust and pressing.
  • Cut vent hole into center of pie and place pie on center rack in oven.
  • Bake for 20 minutes then remove from oven.
  • Melt 1 Tbsp butter and ½ tsp rose water then brush this mixture on top of pie.
  • Sprinkle with tablespoon of sugar and return to oven.
  • Bake for another 20 minutes or until pie is golden brown.

PEAR PIE



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This recipe is from Living History Farms, which is quite an experience. Once you arrive, a group of about 12 people taking an authentic ride to the "country farm house" (in any weather!) which is circa 1860. Everyone is seated at the large dining room table as the cook makes everything over a large wood burning fireplace which...

Provided by Sea Sun

Categories     Fruit Desserts

Time 1h15m

Number Of Ingredients 6

1 double pie crust shell (9 inch)
7 c pears (peeled, sliced)
1 c sugar
1/3 c flour
1/2 tsp cinnamon
1/4 tsp salt

Steps:

  • 1. Mix ingredients well and fill in pie shell, cover with top pastry.
  • 2. Bake in pie shell at 375 degrees for 1 hour. NOTE: I like to cover pie with egg yolk and sprinkle with a little sugar prior to baking. I do this with most pies!

PEAR TART TATIN



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This rustic French dessert boasts pears cooked in caramel and partnered with crisp puff pastry, and it's baked in a skillet so it goes from kitchen to table with ease.

Provided by Martha Stewart

Categories     Food & Cooking     Dessert & Treats Recipes     Pie & Tarts Recipes

Time 1h

Number Of Ingredients 6

All-purpose flour, for rolling
1 sheet frozen puff pastry (from a 17.3-ounce package), thawed
1/2 cup sugar
1 1/2 teaspoons cider vinegar
2 tablespoons unsalted butter
3 firm, ripe Anjou or Bartlett pears, each peeled, halved, cored, and cut into 6 wedges

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 375 degrees. On a lightly floured work surface, roll puff pastry to an 11 1/2-inch square; using a plate as a guide, cut out an 11-inch round. Refrigerate until ready to use.
  • In a medium cast-iron or ovenproof nonstick skillet, combine sugar, vinegar, and 2 tablespoons water. Cook over medium heat, without stirring, until golden, 12 to 15 minutes. Stir in butter. Arrange pear wedges in a circle along the edge of skillet. Reduce heat to medium-low, and cook until pears are crisp-tender, 10 to 15 minutes. Remove skillet from heat.
  • Drape chilled pastry round over pears, tucking edge under. Place a small oven-safe plate or pot lid on top of pastry; bake 15 minutes. Remove plate; continue to bake until pastry is golden brown, about 15 minutes more. Let tart cool in skillet, 15 minutes. Run a knife around edge of skillet, and carefully invert tart onto a serving plate. Serve warm.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 475 g, Fat 22 g, Fiber 5 g, Protein 5 g

PEAR TARTE TATIN



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Tarte tatin is a classic French dessert, essentially an upside-down pie. Pears are caramelized in a sugar-butter mixture in an oven-safe skillet, covered with crust, and baked in the oven.

Provided by Bibi

Categories     World Cuisine Recipes     European     French

Time 1h25m

Yield 8

Number Of Ingredients 9

1 (15 ounce) package ready-to-use refrigerated pie crust
⅛ teaspoon ground nutmeg
½ teaspoon ground ginger
2 tablespoons white sugar
5 firm pears
2 tablespoons good quality bourbon whiskey
4 tablespoons unsalted butter
⅔ cup white sugar
1 pinch salt

Steps:

  • Remove refrigerated pie crust from package, and follow manufacturer's suggestions for unrolling crust. Set aside.
  • Combine nutmeg, ginger, and 2 tablespoons sugar in a small bowl.
  • Peel, quarter, and core 4 pears. Slice each quarter into 3 slices, from core end to bottom, and place in a large bowl. Cut remaining pear in half; peel, and core one half and add to the bowl. Peel, core, and slice the other half as directed above and add to the bowl. Drizzle pears with bourbon and sprinkle with spice-sugar mix, tossing to evenly coat.
  • Melt butter in a 9-inch cast-iron skillet over medium heat. Add 2/3 cup white sugar and salt to the melted butter, stirring to combine until mixture bubbles, 2 to 3 minutes. Place the single pear half in the center of the skillet. Fan remaining pear slices around the center, core end to the outside of the skillet and stem end toward the center. If possible, turn the pieces in the same direction. Keep adding pear slices, filling in any gaps, until they are all in the skillet.
  • Reduce heat to medium-low. Cook, undisturbed, until pears are fork-tender and color develops to the liquid, about 20 minutes.
  • Preheat the oven to 375 degrees F (190 degrees C). Place a baking sheet on a rack in the lower third of the oven.
  • Remove skillet from heat and place unbaked pie shell on top of the fruit, using a fork to tuck the edges of the pie shell toward the bottom of the skillet. Place skillet on the prepared baking sheet in the preheated oven. Reduce temperature to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C).
  • Bake until crust is brown, 28 to 30 minutes. Remove from oven. Place a heat-safe plate, larger than the skillet, upside down over the crust.
  • Use oven mitts to grab the plate and skillet together and quickly flip the skillet contents onto the plate; this move is tricky and requires some forearm strength and dexterity. After the flip, if the contents are not centered on the plate, use a spatula to gently move to the center. Add any fruit that remained in the skillet, and drizzle any remaining liquid over the top of the tarte tatin.
  • Allow to sit 15-20 minutes, then serve warm.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 443.8 calories, Carbohydrate 58.1 g, Cholesterol 15.3 mg, Fat 22.1 g, Fiber 5 g, Protein 3.5 g, SaturatedFat 7.7 g, Sodium 274.3 mg, Sugar 30 g

FREE-FORM APPLE OR PEAR TART



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Provided by Mark Bittman

Categories     dessert, side dish

Time 1h

Yield 8 servings

Number Of Ingredients 9

1 1/4 cups all-purpose flour
Pinch salt
3 tablespoons sugar
9 tablespoons cold butter
1 egg yolk
3 or 4 medium apples, preferably Golden Delicious, or pears, peeled, cored and very thinly sliced
2 tablespoons brown sugar
Crème fraîche, sweetened
Whipped cream or vanilla ice cream

Steps:

  • Combine flour, salt and sugar in a food processor; pulse once or twice. Cut 8 tablespoons butter into chunks, and add it and egg yolk to flour mixture. Process until butter and flour are blended, about 10 seconds. Turn mixture into a bowl, and add cold water, a tablespoon at a time, stirring after each addition. After adding 3 or 4 tablespoons you should be able to gather mixture into a ball; wrap ball in plastic, and refrigerate for at least 1 hour (or freeze for about 15 minutes).
  • Preheat oven to 400 degrees. Roll or pat dough into a 10-inch circle; it can be quite crude in shape. Place it on a cookie or pizza sheet, preferably nonstick. Arrange fruit slices on top, right out to edges; make the pattern attractive, if you like. Sprinkle with brown sugar. Cut remaining butter into bits, and top fruit with it.
  • Bake until crust is nicely browned and fruit is tender, 20 to 30 minutes. Remove, and serve warm or at room temperature, with crème fraîche, whipped cream or ice cream.

FRESH PEAR PIE



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This is quite a refreshing dessert. Serve plain, or with whipped cream or ice cream.

Provided by Carol

Categories     Desserts     Pies     Fruit Pie Recipes     Pear Pie Recipes

Time 5h30m

Yield 8

Number Of Ingredients 9

1 recipe pastry for a 9 inch double crust pie
½ cup white sugar
3 tablespoons all-purpose flour
¼ teaspoon salt
1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
1 teaspoon lemon zest
5 cups peeled and sliced pears
1 tablespoon butter
1 tablespoon lemon juice

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 450 degrees F (230 degrees C). Place a baking sheet on the bottom oven rack.
  • Combine sugar, flour, salt, cinnamon, and lemon zest in mixing bowl. Roll out half the pastry and line a 9-inch pie pan.
  • Arrange pear slices in layers in the pastry-lined pan, sprinkling the sugar mixture over each layer. Dot with butter and sprinkle with lemon juice.
  • Roll out remaining dough for the top crust. Use your finger dipped in a small bowl of water to moisten the rim of the bottom crust. Place top crust over filling, and trim edge using kitchen shears or a sharp paring knife. Fold edge under bottom crust, pressing to seal. Flute edge. Cut slits in top crust to allow steam to escape.
  • Bake in the preheated oven on the baking sheet for 10 minutes. Reduce oven temperature to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C), and bake until crust is golden brown and filling is bubbly, 35 to 40 minutes longer. Allow to cool several hours before serving.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 360.3 calories, Carbohydrate 51.6 g, Cholesterol 3.8 mg, Fat 16.5 g, Fiber 5.1 g, Protein 3.5 g, SaturatedFat 4.6 g, Sodium 317.8 mg, Sugar 22.7 g

Tips:

  • Use ripe, firm pears for the best flavor and texture.
  • If you don't have a rolling pin, you can use a wine bottle or even a sturdy glass to roll out the dough.
  • Be careful not to over-mix the dough, as this will make it tough.
  • If the dough is too sticky, add a little more flour, one tablespoon at a time, until it is smooth and elastic.
  • Chill the dough for at least 30 minutes before baking, this will help to prevent it from shrinking.
  • If you don't have a pie plate, you can use a 9-inch round baking dish.
  • Bake the tarte until the crust is golden brown and the filling is bubbling.
  • Let the tarte cool for at least 15 minutes before serving.

Conclusion:

This pear tarte is a delicious and easy-to-make dessert that is perfect for any occasion. The combination of sweet pears, flaky crust, and warm spices is sure to please everyone. With a few simple tips, you can create a perfect pear tarte that will be the star of your next gathering.

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