RUSTIC AUTUMN FRUIT TART

Steps:

• In a small bowl, beat butter and cream cheese until smooth. Gradually add flour, beating just until mixture forms a ball. Cover and refrigerate for 1 hour., Preheat oven to 375°. In a large bowl, combine apples and pear. In a small bowl, combine cornstarch and spices; stir in orange juice until smooth. Stir in brown sugar until blended. Add to apple mixture and stir gently to coat., On a lightly floured surface, roll out dough into a 14-in. circle. Transfer to a parchment-lined baking sheet. Spoon filling over the pastry to within 2 in. of edges. Fold up edges of pastry over filling, leaving center uncovered., Bake 40-45 minutes or until crust is golden and filling is bubbly. Spread with apricot jam. Using parchment, slide tart onto a wire rack to cool.