ALMOND-PEAR TART

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I found this recipe from Southern Living. I made it for Easter dinner and everyone raved about it. It is quite easy to make, and well worth it.

Provided by melmaddie

Categories     Tarts

Time 1h10m

Yield 1 10 inch tart, 8-16 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 16

1 (15 ounce) package refrigerated pie crusts
6 1/2 tablespoons butter, softened and divided
4 ounces almond paste, crumbled
5 tablespoons sugar, divided
1/4 cup brandy, divided
1/3 cup all-purpose flour, plus
2 tablespoons all-purpose flour, divided
1 large egg
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
1/4 teaspoon almond extract
2 pears, peeled and thinly sliced
1/2 cup apricot preserves
1 tablespoon whipping cream
sweetened cream
sliced almonds
ground cinnamon

Steps:

  • Unfold piecrusts; stack on a lightly floured surface. Roll into a 12 inch circle. Fit into a 10 inch pan with removable bottome, trim excess pastry.
  • Beat 4 tablespoons butter, almond paste, 1 tablespoon sugar, 2 tablespoons brandy, 1/3 cup flour and next 3 ingredients at medium speed with a mixer until blended, spread in crust.
  • Toss together 2 tablespoons sugar and pears, arrange in cicles, overlapping slices, on top of filling.
  • Cook preserves in a saucepan over low heat until melted. Pour through a fine wire mesh strainer, discarding solids. Stir in 1 tablespoon butter, remaining 2 tablespoons brandy, and cream, drizzle over pears.
  • Combine remaining 2 tablespoons sugar, and remaining 2 tablespoons flour, cut in remaining 1 1/2 tablespoons butter with a fork until blended. Sprinkle over pears.
  • Bake at 400 on bottom rack for about 40 minutes. Cool in pan on wire rack for 15 minutes. Garnish if desired.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 597.5, Fat 30.2, SaturatedFat 11.9, Cholesterol 50.6, Sodium 350.5, Carbohydrate 72.3, Fiber 4.5, Sugar 30, Protein 6.8

Breanna Hallowell
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This tart is a must-try for any baker.


Kaiton Jacob
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I can't wait to try this tart with different types of fruit.


Zee Rajput
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This tart is a great way to use up leftover pears.


Camile Reid
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I highly recommend this recipe to anyone who loves pears and almonds.


khuram shahaid
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This almond pear tart is the perfect dessert for any occasion.


Kira Brown
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I'm definitely making this tart again for my next party.


Azinwi Belinga
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This tart is a work of art! It's almost too pretty to eat.


Ljilja Susac
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I love the way the almonds add a bit of crunch to the tart.


Tanzeel Baba
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This tart is so easy to make and it's always a crowd-pleaser.


Shudville Mullett
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I added a scoop of vanilla ice cream to my slice of tart and it was heavenly!


Mr, stark Adams
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This tart is the perfect balance of sweet and tart. The pears are perfectly ripe and the almond filling is rich and creamy.


Admit Magweva
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I love the simplicity of this recipe. It's a great way to showcase fresh pears and almonds.


Dennis Delaney
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This was my first time making a tart and it turned out great! The instructions were easy to follow and the results were impressive.


Tamang Pema
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I made this tart for a dinner party and it was a hit! Everyone loved the unique flavor combination and the beautiful presentation.


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This almond pear tart was a delightful treat! The combination of sweet pears and nutty almonds was perfect, and the tart crust was flaky and golden brown.