Spiced Pear & Almond Tart
Indulge in the enchanting flavors of a Spiced Pear & Almond Tart. This irresistible dessert features a buttery, flaky crust filled with tender spiced pears and crunchy toasted almonds, creating a delightful balance of sweetness and nuttiness. Perfect for cozy gatherings or elegant occasions, this tart is sure to impress your guests and leave them craving more.
- Prep Time: 30 minutes
- Cook Time: 40 minutes
- Total Time: 1 hour 10 minutes
- Yield: 8 servings 1x
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Modern
Ingredients
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- 1 ½ cups all-purpose flour
- ½ cup unsalted butter, cold and cubed
- ¼ cup granulated sugar
- 3 large ripe pears, peeled and thinly sliced
- ½ cup slivered almonds
- 2 large eggs
- ½ teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
- ¼ teaspoon ground nutmeg
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 375°F (190°C).
- In a mixing bowl, combine flour and sugar. Cut in cold butter until crumbly. Gradually add ice water until dough forms.
- Wrap dough in plastic wrap and refrigerate for 30 minutes.
- While dough chills, toss pear slices with cinnamon and nutmeg.
- Roll out chilled dough on a floured surface to about 1/8 inch thick and transfer it to a tart pan.
- Layer pear slices evenly over the crust and sprinkle with slivered almonds.
- Bake for 35-40 minutes or until golden brown. Let cool slightly before serving.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice (85g)
- Calories: 204
- Sugar: 12g
- Sodium: 50mg
- Fat: 10g
- Saturated Fat: 6g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 28g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 49mg
Keywords: Substitute pears with apples or nectarines for variety. Enhance flavors by adding cardamom or ginger to the spice mix. Serve warm with whipped cream or vanilla ice cream for an extra treat.