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.

Guyo Godana
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I made this tart for my boyfriend's birthday and he loved it. It's a great dessert for a special occasion.


Shahnawaz B
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This tart is a great way to impress your guests. It's sure to be a hit.


Najeeb Ullah afridi
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I'm not a huge fan of pears, but I loved this tart. The filling is so flavorful.


Endless Feelings
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This tart is the perfect way to use up ripe pears. It's a delicious and easy dessert.


Paktiawal Jaan
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I made this tart for my family and they loved it. It's a new favorite in our house.


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


Moriom Katun
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I'm so glad I found this recipe. It's a keeper!


Mary Ekong
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This tart is so beautiful! I can't wait to make it for my next party.


Ggehegygahhajh Ha hggfagj
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I'm allergic to nuts, so I used a gluten-free flour blend in the crust. It turned out great!


dipika shah
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I love that this tart is not too sweet. It's the perfect balance of flavors.


Sikelela Ncala
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This tart is the perfect dessert for a fall gathering. The pears and spices are a wonderful combination.


carmen neels
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I'm not a big baker, but this tart was so simple to make. I'm so glad I tried it.


eli Swanson
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I followed the recipe exactly and it turned out perfectly. The only thing I would change is to add a little more sugar to the filling.


Asimbongge Shangase
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This tart is so easy to make and it turned out so well! I used a store-bought crust and it still came out great.


Agha qureshi
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I made this tart for a dinner party and it was a huge hit! Everyone loved it. The presentation was beautiful and the taste was even better.


Fehmida Yousuf
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This tart was absolutely delicious! The pears were perfectly ripe and the crust was flaky and buttery. I will definitely be making this again.