Almond Pear Tart
A classic pear tart recipe with a simple almond-scented frangipane filling is the perfect showcase for gorgeous Bosc pears. This easy fall dessert is so quick to make! This classic French-inspired tart is simply perfect.
A buttery pie crust is the perfect foundation (am I the only one who literally would just eat a good, flaky pie crust on its own?) Next we have a soft, famously fragrant almond frangipane filling. (Again, just hand me a spoon, this stuff is epic.) And finally, ripe pears bring a subtle sweetness for the perfect finishing touch. If you have any kind of special occasion coming up this fall, I highly recommend this dessert, it will hit the spot without being complicated at all to make, promise!
Ingredients:
pie crust (makes 2)
- 2 1/2 cups all purpose flour
- 1 cup unsalted butter, cold, cut into pieces
- 1 tsp salt
- 1 tsp sugar
- 1/4 cup ice water
for the tart filling
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter, room temperature
- 1/2 cup granulated sugar
- 1/4 tsp salt
- 1 large egg
- 1 tsp almond extract
- 1 cup almond flour
- 1 Tbsp all purpose flour
- 2 medium pears, sliced thinly*
- 2 Tbsp powdered sugar for dusting on top of the finished tart, optional