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