Best 6 Rustic Pear Cranberry Tart Recipes

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Are you looking for a delightful and homely dessert recipe? Look no further than the rustic pear cranberry tart. This classic treat combines the sweetness of pears and cranberries with a buttery, flaky crust. With its vibrant colors and delicious flavors, this tart is sure to impress your family and friends. Whether you're a seasoned baker or a beginner in the kitchen, this recipe will guide you through the steps of creating this delectable dish.

Here are our top 6 tried and tested recipes!

RUSTIC PEAR-CRANBERRY TART



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Provided by Bon Appétit Test Kitchen

Categories     Berry     Fruit     Dessert     Bake     Sauté     Low Fat     Quick & Easy     Low Cal     Cranberry     Pear     Fall     Winter     Low Cholesterol     Bon Appétit     Kidney Friendly     Vegetarian     Pescatarian     Peanut Free     Tree Nut Free     Soy Free     Kosher

Yield 8 servings

Number Of Ingredients 7

1 tablespoon butter
2 large Bosc pears (1 to 1 1/4 pounds total), halved, cored, cut into 1/2- to 3/4-inch cubes
2 tablespoons sugar, divided
1/4 cup sweetened dried cranberries
2 tablespoons frozen cranberry juice cocktail concentrate, thawed
1 tablespoon red currant jelly
1 13.8-ounce tube refrigerated pizza dough

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 425°F. Line heavy rimmed baking sheet with parchment paper. Melt butter in large nonstick skillet over medium-high heat. Add pears. Sauté until almost tender, about 8 minutes. Sprinkle with 1 tablespoon sugar; toss 1 minute. Add cranberries, juice concentrate, and jelly. Sauté until pears are tender and juices are thick, 2 to 3 minutes longer. Scrape pear mixture onto large plate and place in freezer 5 minutes to cool quickly.
  • Unroll dough onto prepared sheet. Cut 1 1/2-inch-wide strip off 1 short end, forming rough 9-inch square. Pull dough strip to twice its length and cut crosswise in half.
  • Scrape pear mixture into center of dough square. Spread mixture to cover, leaving 1 1/2-inch plain border. Fold up border over edge of filling. Place 2 dough strips diagonally over filling, spacing strips 2 to 3 inches apart; press ends to border to adhere. Sprinkle border and strips with 1 tablespoon sugar.
  • Bake tart until dough is golden and cooked through, 22 to 23 minutes. Cool to lukewarm on baking sheet.

PEAR AND CRANBERRY CROSTATA



Pear and Cranberry Crostata image

Provided by Ina Garten

Categories     dessert

Time 1h50m

Yield 2 tarts; 12 servings

Number Of Ingredients 13

2 cups all-purpose flour
1/4 cup granulated sugar
1/2 teaspoon kosher salt
1/2 pound very cold unsalted butter, diced
3 pounds Bosc pears
1/2 teaspoon grated orange zest
2 tablespoons dried cranberries
1/2 cup all-purpose flour
1/2 cup granulated sugar
1/2 teaspoon kosher salt
1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon
1/4 teaspoon ground allspice
1/4 pound cold unsalted butter (1 stick), diced

Steps:

  • For the pastry, place the flour, sugar, and salt in the bowl of a food processor fitted with a steel blade. Pulse a few times to combine. Add the butter and toss quickly with your fingers to coat each cube of butter with the flour. Pulse 12 to 15 times, or until the butter is the size of peas. With the motor running, add the 1/4 cup ice water all at once through the feed tube. Keep hitting the pulse button to combine, but stop the machine just before the dough comes together. Turn the dough out onto a well-floured board and form into 2 disks. Wrap the disks with plastic and refrigerate for at least one hour.
  • Preheat the oven to 450 degrees.
  • Roll each pastry disk into an 11-inch circle on a lightly floured surface. Transfer them to 2 baking sheets lined with parchment paper.
  • For the filling, peel, core, and quarter the pears. Cut each quarter into big chunks. Toss the chunks with the orange zest. Divide the pear chunks between the pastries, covering the dough and leaving a 1 1/2-inch border. Sprinkle 1 tablespoon of cranberries over the top of each tart.
  • Combine the flour, sugar, salt, cinnamon, and allspice in the bowl of a food processor fitted with a steel blade. Add the butter and pulse until the mixture is crumbly. Pour into a bowl and rub it with your fingers until it starts holding together. Sprinkle evenly over the top of the two tarts. Gently fold the border of each tart over the pears, pleating it to make a circle.
  • Bake the crostatas for 30 minutes, or until the crust is golden and the pears are tender. Let the tarts cool for 5 minutes, then use 2 large spatulas to transfer them to wire racks.

UPSIDE-DOWN PEAR CRANBERRY TART



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I like this dessert because I like most upside-down things. This rustic tart with a circle of pears gets its origins from the French apple tart Tatin, and can be a beautiful alternative to classic American apple pie. This dessert feels more like cooking than baking; you don't even need a pie tin. And if you feel like it, you can just use premade dough. P.S. Caramel is not as scary as it's made out to be, as long as you don't touch it.

Provided by Heather Ramsdell

Categories     dessert

Time 2h5m

Yield One 9-inch pie

Number Of Ingredients 17

2 1/2 pounds (about 5) hard Anjou or Bosc pears, peeled, cored and quartered
1/4 teaspoon freshly grated nutmeg
Juice from 1 lemon (2 to 3 tablespoons)
6 tablespoons unsalted butter
1/2 teaspoon salt
2/3 cups granulated sugar
1 teaspoon pure vanilla extract
1/2 cup dried cranberries
2 tablespoons finely chopped crystalized ginger
All-purpose flour, for dusting
1 Pie Crust, recipe follows, or 2 refrigerated store-bought crusts, rolled together
Creme fraiche, for serving, optional
1 1/4 cups all-purpose flour
1 tablespoon sugar
1 teaspoon salt
1 stick cold butter, cut into 1/2-inch chunks
4 to 5 tablespoons ice water

Steps:

  • Preheat the oven to 375 degrees F. Toss the pears, nutmeg and half of the lemon juice together in a bowl.
  • Melt the butter with the remaining lemon juice, the salt and 3 tablespoons water in a heavy ovenproof 10-inch skillet over medium-high heat. Sprinkle the sugar into the skillet and stir to combine. Cook the mixture without stirring, letting it foam and bubble; the butter will separate, which is OK. Watch the mixture carefully while it cooks because once the water evaporates and the sugar begins to change color, things happen quickly. When it becomes the color of light brown sugar, about 10 minutes, remove it from the heat. Stir in the vanilla.
  • Being careful not to burn yourself, sprinkle the cranberries and ginger into the caramel. Arrange the pears in the skillet round side-down in concentric circles as nicely as you can, fitting in as many pears as possible.
  • Return the skillet to the burner over medium heat and cook until the pears start to soften when you poke them with a knife, 10 to 15 minutes.
  • While your pears cook, roll out your Pie Crust on a flour-dusted surface to an 11-inch circle. Cover the crust with plastic wrap and refrigerate until ready to use.
  • Lay the crust over the pears, tucking it in around the edge of the skillet with a wooden spoon. Bake until the crust is golden brown and firm to the touch, about 30 minutes.
  • Allow the tart to cool until you can handle it, about 10 minutes. Put a plate on top of the tart using heatproof pads and flip it over so the pears are on top. Slice and serve warm with creme fraiche, if using.
  • Combine the flour, sugar, salt and butter in a food processor and pulse until the butter is evenly distributed but still visible in chunks. While pulsing, add the ice water 1 tablespoon at a time until the dough is just wet enough to hold together when pinched between your fingers. Turn the dough out onto a piece of plastic wrap, form into a disc and refrigerate for 30 minutes or up to 24 hours.

RUSTIC CRANBERRY-PEAR GALETTE



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Although now slightly tweaked, this recipe comes from the Jan 2003 cookbooklet Favorite Brand Name Recipes -- Holiday Desserts. Why it's called a 'galette' is beyond me since in France, I understand that refers to a type of cake, while in French Canada, I think it's more like a large cookie. What this recipe makes, for me, is more like an open, rustic pie! Whatever you call it, it is delicious!

Provided by Sydney Mike

Categories     Pie

Time 30m

Yield 1 pie, 8 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 10

1/4 cup granulated sugar, divided
1 tablespoon cornstarch, plus
1 teaspoon cornstarch
2 teaspoons ground cinnamon
4 cups bartlett pears, peeled & cored, thinly sliced
1/3 cup dried cranberries
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
1 refrigerated pie crust, room temperature
1 egg white
1 tablespoon water

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 450 degrees F. Coat pizza pan or baking sheet with nontstick cooking spray, then set aside.
  • Set aside 1 teaspoon sugar, then, in a medium bowl, combine remaining sugar, cornstarch & cinnamon, blending well.
  • Add pears, cranberries & vanilla extract & toss to coat.
  • Remove crust from pouch, then unfold it, remove plastic sheets & place it on the prepared baking sheet.
  • Spoon pear mixture in center of crust to within 2 inches of the edge.
  • Fold edge of crust 2 inches over pear mixture & crimp slightly.
  • In a small bowl, combine egg white & water & whisk until well blended.
  • Brush egg wash onto outer edges of pie crust & sprinkle with remaining 1 teaspoon of sugar.
  • Bake 25 minutes or until pears are tender & crust is golden brown. If edges brown too quickly, covere with foil after 15 minutes of baking.
  • Cool on wire rack at least 30 minutes.

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.

RUSTIC CRANBERRY TARTS



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I like to serve colorful desserts for gatherings with family and friends. These beautiful tarts are filled with cranberry and citrus flavor, and they're easy to make and serve. -Holly Bauer, West Bend, Wisconsin

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Desserts

Time 35m

Yield 2 tarts (6 servings each).

Number Of Ingredients 7

1 cup orange marmalade
1/4 cup sugar
1/4 cup all-purpose flour
4 cups fresh or frozen cranberries, thawed
2 sheets refrigerated pie crust
1 large egg white, lightly beaten
1 tablespoon coarse sugar

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 425°. In a large bowl, mix marmalade, sugar and flour; stir in cranberries., Unroll 1 pie crust onto a parchment-lined baking sheet. Spoon half of the cranberry mixture over crust to within 2 in. of edge. Fold edge over filling, pleating as you go and leaving a 5-in. opening in the center. Brush folded crust with egg white; sprinkle with half of the coarse sugar., Bake 18-22 minutes or until crust is golden and filling is bubbly. Repeat with remaining ingredients. Transfer tarts to wire racks to cool.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 260 calories, Fat 9g fat (4g saturated fat), Cholesterol 6mg cholesterol, Sodium 144mg sodium, Carbohydrate 45g carbohydrate (24g sugars, Fiber 2g fiber), Protein 2g protein.

Tips:

  • Use ripe pears: The riper the pears, the sweeter and more flavorful your tart will be. Make sure the pears are not bruised or damaged.
  • Peel and core the pears: You can use a vegetable peeler or a paring knife to peel the pears. To core the pears, use an apple corer or a small knife to remove the core. You can also use a melon baller to scoop out the core.
  • Slice the pears thinly: The thinner you slice the pears, the more evenly they will cook. You can use a sharp knife or a mandoline to slice the pears.
  • Use fresh cranberries: Fresh cranberries are the best choice for this tart. If you can't find fresh cranberries, you can use frozen cranberries. Just thaw them before using.
  • Make sure the cranberries are coated in sugar: Coating the cranberries in sugar helps to prevent them from bursting in the oven. It also helps to sweeten the cranberries and add a little crunch.
  • Use a pre-made pie crust: If you're short on time, you can use a pre-made pie crust. Just make sure it's a deep-dish pie crust.
  • Don't overcook the tart: The tart is done baking when the crust is golden brown and the filling is bubbling. If you overcook the tart, the crust will become dry and crumbly and the filling will become mushy.

Conclusion:

This rustic pear cranberry tart is a delicious and easy-to-make dessert. It's perfect for a fall gathering or a holiday party. The tart crust is flaky and buttery, and the filling is sweet and tart. The cranberries add a pop of color and flavor. This tart is sure to be a hit with everyone who tries it!

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