ALMOND-PEAR TART
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
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
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Hazel Reddy
[email protected]I love the combination of almonds and pears in this tart. It's a classic flavor combination that never disappoints.
MD Rifat Mia
[email protected]This tart is perfect for a special occasion. It's beautiful and delicious. I will definitely be making it again.
King Sweat
[email protected]Overall, I thought this tart was a good recipe. It was easy to make and the results were delicious. I would definitely recommend it to others.
Winnie Mutangana
[email protected]I had some trouble getting the crust to come together. I ended up adding a little bit more water than the recipe called for.
FALTU GAMER OFFICIAL
[email protected]This tart was a little too sweet for my taste. I think I would have preferred it with less sugar in the filling.
Kokodom Mensah
[email protected]I'm not a huge fan of pears, but I loved this tart. The almond filling was so rich and flavorful that it made me forget all about the pears.
adimoha Patrick
[email protected]This tart is a great way to use up leftover pears. I had some pears that were starting to go bad, so I decided to make this tart. It turned out great! The pears were perfectly cooked and the tart was delicious.
Elvira Ema Acosta
[email protected]The flavors in this recipe were fantastic! The tart was the perfect balance of sweet and tart. I would highly recommend this recipe.
JASON BURNS
[email protected]This tart was easy to make and turned out perfectly. I followed the recipe exactly and it came out just like the picture. I will definitely be making this again.
Ronniaya Haney
[email protected]I made this tart for a party and it was a hit! Everyone loved it. The tart was beautiful and delicious.
Farzeen Malik
[email protected]This almond pear tart was a delight! The crust was flaky and buttery, and the filling was sweet and juicy. I loved the combination of flavors and textures. I would definitely make this tart again.