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For my “ce mercredi je mange” post, (this Wednesday I am eating) I thought I’d share another great recipe that I used at the brunch – pear and almond tart. A true winner of a dessert that I often make – using pears in the winter and peaches in the summer.
First, make up, or use a ready made, rich sweet pastry. Roll it out and bake blind at 180C until golden. It’s definitely worth while doing this step to ensure that the pastry base of the tart is crisp as opposed to soggy.
This recipe is best baked in a 30cm / 12″ loose bottom tart mould. Failing this, do as I do here, and use two lengths of wax paper, to line the mould, left to overhang on each side. That way when the tart is cooled, you can use these paper ‘handles’ to lift it out without dropping or breaking.
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Here I used dry beans to bake blind, but if all else fails I sometimes lay a couple of forks on the wax paper.
Peel 4 or 5 good sized, just-ripe pears, cut in half lengthwise and remove the cores.
Arrange the pear halves, cut side down, neatly around the pastry case.
Now to make the almond mix.
Pop into your mixer (trying hard not to think about calories)
250g / 8 oz butter
250g / 8 oz ground almonds
250g / 8 oz sugar
When it looks like breadcrumbs, add 2 large eggs.
Beat until well mixed then spoon the rather stodgy looking mixture over the top of the pear halves. Don’t worry if it looks a mess at this stage, it will sort itself out as if by magic in the oven!
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Pop into the oven at 160 C. While this starts baking, and as an option, you can roll out any pastry left over from the case and cut into strips. After the tart has been baking for about 15 minutes, lift it out of the oven, and lay 4, 6 or 8 strips across the tart. Up to you how you do this.
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The tart takes about an hour to cook, you can test if it’s done with a knife stuck into the middle. If it comes out clean then your tart is ready. Best served slightly warm, but cold is good too![blank]
17 comments
I don't like cooked pears but that looks scrumptious (and warm)!!!
I make a pear tart for Christmas that takes two days to prepare…..I cook the pears in champange and the whole house smells out of this world!
Wow that looks amazing….it is breakfast time here and I feel like a piece of that!
Dear Sharon, Thanks for sharing this very special recipe of your tart poire. I love the idea of whole pear halves and including ground almonds in your topping. I often serve a pear tart to my dinner guests. I will give your recipe a try.
I have sent pictures of my tart poire to your e-mail address.
Regards, Gina
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Sharon,
I just love the wonderful Christmas spirit you have created in hearth and home in these last few posts. I have missed lots of delicious creations and can't wait to come back and read more. I could never make a pie that looks as beautiful as what you and your lovely followers have created . Keep baking..I love to look :))
Best wishes for a wonderful holiday season Sharon!
Jeanne xx
Ich liebe Tartes! Deine Tarte sieht so lecker aus! Genau perfekt für Weihnachten!
Ganz viele liebe Grüße, Yvonne
It looks delicious!
Is that your dessert table?
Your husband scored big time when he met you!
I feel the same way 🙂
XO
Oh how delectable! Another dessert to add to my list.
Note to Suzan: Stop looking at Sharon's blog first thing in the morning! It ruins the appeal of cornflakes…
: D
xxx
z
Love pears! That looks and smells (yes, I can smell it here) wonderful. Definitely going to try it soon. thanks for sharing.
And, you can definitely eat this for breakfast. It's wheat and fruit, and protein – a perfect diet.
Using pears in a dessert is one of my favourites. Your tart looks scrumptious and something I'd love to tuck into in winter. I'll save it until then! It is too hot over here at the moment to eat tarts! I quickly saute sliced pears in brown sugar and butter, then add a dash of brandy, and serve with whipped cream and ice cream. Lovely and summery and delicious!
I cannot possibly bake anything like that but I would not say no if you send me one.
You can even come visit and bake it here 🙂
un beso… from a very warm BA ..
This looks so incredible! I am going to attempt this recipe for Christmas Day!
Oh MY Lord! My mouth is watering!
Katie
It doesn´t look good but I´m sure it tastes delicious.
Une de mes préférées… Have a nice week!