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Rustic Pear Tart

December 28, 2012 by Barb 23 Comments

I’ve discovered a new go-to recipe for a dessert that is not only easy but definitely a 10 when it comes to the wow factor!

I had purchased some beautiful Bosc pears simply to photograph but when I was finished I had to find a way to use them up.

As luck would have it, I was asked to bring something to a housewarming party to help welcome some friends to the neighborhood. Aha! wouldn’t it be interesting to try making a pear tart…

I had a pleasant afternoon making this creation. It was snowing and chilly outside – warm and toasty inside. As the mouthwatering smells of butter and almond filled the house I felt so peaceful. Baking can be a form of meditation if you choose to make it so.

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Rustic Pear Tart
 
Ingredients
Butter Crust
  • 1 1/4 cups flour
  • 1/2 tsp salt
  • 1 1/2 tsp sugar
  • 8 Tbsp very cold butter
  • 3 - 4 Tbsp ice water
Filling (frangipane)
  • 1/3 cup almond paste
  • 2 tsp sugar
  • 2 Tbsp unsalted butter
  • 1 Tbsp flour
  • 1 egg
  • Pinch of salt
  • 3 large Bosc Pears
  • Lemon juice
Instructions
Butter Crust
  1. Cut the cold butter into the flour, salt, sugar mixture with a pastry cutter or food processor until the pieces of butter are no larger than a small pea.
  2. Add the ice water, blending with a fork until mixture starts to stick together.
  3. Form the dough into a disc and place it on a lightly floured counter top. Roll it out like a pie shell, using small dustings of flour to keep it from sticking. Place in the tart pan, patting it down and into the edges of the pan.
  4. Chill in refrigerator for 30 minutes.
Filling (frangipane)
  1. Beat together the almond paste and sugar.
  2. Beat in the butter.
  3. Add flour, egg, and salt, beat thoroughly until light and fluffy.
  4. Core and slice the pears into 1/8 - 1/4 inch slices, sprinkling lightly with lemon juice to prevent browning. I didn't peel the pears - the skins add to the visual appeal and are not noticeable when eaten (but of course you can peel them if you like). See below on how to easily cut and core the pear.
  5. Spread the almond mixture (frangipane) on the bottom of the crust.
  6. Arrange the pears in a circle, overlapping each one slightly.
  7. Bake for 30-35 minutes until the frangipane and crust are lightly browned.
  8. Remove from oven and brush with glaze.
Glaze
  1. In a small pot, heat 1/4 - 1/2 cup apple jelly until it has melted. Set aside and let cool slightly.
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Rustic-Pear-Tart

Filed Under: Pies Tagged With: pears

Comments

  1. TexWisGirl says

    December 28, 2012 at 4:30 pm

    very artful!

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  2. Gail Dixon (Louisiana Belle) says

    December 28, 2012 at 6:07 pm

    Beautiful photography! The tart looks amazing. I made your walnut cookies, btw. They were soooo good!

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  3. sherrygaley says

    December 28, 2012 at 9:09 pm

    Great images and lovely looking tart!

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  4. Loretta says

    December 28, 2012 at 9:10 pm

    This tart looks sooo delicious…I would keep it around just to look at it before I’d allow it to be touched. Lol… What a good job all around! Happy 2013!

    Many Hugs & Cheers,
    Loretta

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  5. Deanna says

    December 28, 2012 at 10:29 pm

    Not only does it look beautiful I can imagine what it must taste like….darn not a crumb left!! Happy New Year!!

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  6. michele says

    December 29, 2012 at 3:15 am

    that is a thing of beauty! it is meant to be immortalized in a photo shoot!

    thanks for sharing, and do pop over when you have a moment! would love to have you.

    michele

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  7. Lisa Gordon says

    December 29, 2012 at 3:31 am

    Not only is this just gorgeous, Barb, but it looks absolutely delicious!
    Thank you for sharing the recipe here.
    Wishing you a very Happy New Year!
    xo.

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  8. Barbara says

    December 29, 2012 at 1:41 pm

    I love tarts and pears and my goodness this looks wonderful.

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  9. Nina Bille says

    December 29, 2012 at 11:13 pm

    The tart and the pears looks so delicate – wonderful pictures! I love almonds in baking… Thank you for sharing the recipe of this scrumptious pie!

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  10. Bohemian says

    December 30, 2012 at 5:01 am

    It looks as Amazing as I’m sure it Tastes! I Love Fruit Tarts… will have to try this Recipe!

    Happy New Year from the Arizona Desert… Dawn… The Bohemian

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  11. Chelsea @ Making Home Base says

    December 30, 2012 at 6:50 am

    Oh my! This looks and sounds fabulous! I love pear! Yum!

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  12. Christina at I Gotta Create! says

    December 30, 2012 at 7:03 pm

    Oh. My. Goodness. This looks divine!!! You did a beautiful job. My mouth is watering. ;)

    Thank you for partying with the Wildly Original Crowd this year. I love witnessing your creativity.

    <3 Christina at I Gotta Create!

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  13. Maria says

    December 31, 2012 at 4:40 am

    What a BEAUTIFUL pear tart!!! It looks like it came from a gourmet bakery!!! Absolutely beautiful (and delicious too, I”m sure!) Happy new year!

    Reply
  14. Our Neck of the Woods says

    January 3, 2013 at 4:03 pm

    Such a lovely dessert! It looks so delicious and your photos are gorgeous. Truly mouth watering!

    Visiting from Thursday Favorite Things :)

    Reply
  15. Katherines Corner says

    January 6, 2013 at 2:31 pm

    i love pretty food! Happy New Year wishes and thank you for sharing at the hop. I hope you will stop by again soon. I posted the new giveaway! xo

    Reply
  16. Carrie says

    January 18, 2013 at 11:46 am

    That’s gorgeous. Glad I found your blog.

    Reply
  17. Alexis AKA MOM says

    January 18, 2013 at 12:20 pm

    WOW almost too good to cut into, that is almost .. :). Stopping by from Pin Me

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  18. Diana Rambles says

    January 21, 2013 at 5:19 pm

    This is amazing. I love how you fanned the long pear slices. Just beautiful! And almond flavoring? YUM!

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  19. Lisa RedWillow says

    January 1, 2014 at 5:34 pm

    This looks so good.. wow.

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  20. meghan says

    December 2, 2017 at 11:27 am

    I wish this recipe included some more information. What size pie tart did you use? What temperature did you bake?

    Reply
    • Barb says

      December 3, 2017 at 7:53 am

      Hi Meghan, it’s an 8 inch pie plate and I baked it for 35 minutes at 350 degrees F

      Reply
  21. Gina says

    September 21, 2019 at 2:09 pm

    Yea, but what temperature do you cook it at???.

    Reply
  22. Kayla says

    December 24, 2020 at 1:16 pm

    Having a temperature to bake them at would be really wonderful??

    Reply

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