Pear Tart



Simply Recipes guest author Garrett McCord prepared this lovely pear tart for us the other day. Perfect for the season and absolutely addictive. Enjoy! ~Elise

There are certain staple recipes every home baker should have in their repertoire: a rich chocolate cake good for any occasion, a go-to cookie for cravings and fund raisers, a tarte tartin for those extravagant dinner parties. Undoubtedly, a pear tart must be included in this list. While is may look intimidating the recipe is quite simple: Bosc pears are smartly laid out over a layer of frangipane (a fancy name for almond filling) on a pâte brisée crust. The entire thing is then brushed with a bit of apricot jam or honey glaze. The result is a posh pear dessert that will leave eaters in a quiet hush as they savor each ornate, little bite. Perfect for out-of-town guests or finishing a family meal.


Pear Tart Recipe

Ingredients

Crust:

  • One butter crust (pâte brisée) recipe

Filling:

  • 1/3 cup almond paste (not marzipan)
  • 2 teaspoons of sugar
  • 2 tablespoons unsalted butter
  • 1 tablespoon of flour
  • 1 egg
  • pinch of kosher salt
  • 1/2 teaspoon of almond extract
  • 3 large Bosc pears
  • lemon juice

Glaze:

  • 1/4 cup apricot jam
  • 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • piece of lemon peel
  • 2 tablespoons Reisling or water


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