Almond Tart with Pears Recipe

Ingredients:

• 1 cup all-purpose flour
• 1/2 cup powdered sugar
• 1/2 cup unsalted butter, chilled and cubed
• 1/2 cup almond meal
• 1/4 tsp salt
• 1 egg
• 2 ripe pears, peeled, cored and sliced
• 1/4 cup granulated sugar
• 1/2 tsp cinnamon

Instructions:

1. Preheat your oven to 350°F (180°C). Grease a round 9-inch tart pan with butter and set aside.
2. In a large mixing bowl, whisk together flour, powdered sugar, almond meal, and salt until well combined.
3. Add in cold cubed butter and rub it into the flour mixture until you get a coarse crumbly texture.
4. Beat an egg in a small bowl and pour it into the flour mixture. Mix until a soft dough forms.
5. Press the dough onto the bottom and sides of the prepared pan. Use a fork to poke tiny holes in the dough. Bake for 15 minutes or until lightly golden.
6. Meanwhile, prepare the filling. Mix the sliced pears with granulated sugar and cinnamon in a bowl.
7. Take the tart crust out of the oven and arrange the pear slices on top of it.
8. Return the tart to the oven and bake for another 25-30 minutes or until the edges turn golden brown and the pears are soft and juicy.
9. Let the tart cool down for about 10 minutes before serving.

Serving Suggestions:

This almond tart with pears is best served warm with a scoop of vanilla ice cream or whipped cream on top. It’s a perfect dessert to serve at a dinner party or after a special meal with your family and friends.

Verdict:

This almond tart with pears is absolutely delicious! The combination of the sweet and juicy pears with the nutty and buttery almond meal crust is a match made in heaven. It’s not overly sweet, and it has a lovely crunchy texture which contrasts nicely with the soft fruit. This recipe is easy to make and it looks and tastes impressive. It’s definitely a crowd-pleaser!