How to Make Pear Almond Tart

This is a little change of pace. It's good
too. You could even use Apple and Pear slices. Just alternate them in the lay out of the design.

Difficulty: Moderate

Instructions

Things You'll Need:

• 1/2 pkg. frig. pie crusts;divided
• 1/3 cup pear or peach preserves
• 1/4 cup butter; softened
• 1/4 cup sugar
• 1 egg
• 1/3 cup ground almonds
• 1/3 cup vanilla wafer crumbs
• 1/4 tsp. almond extract
• 1 Tbsp. powdered sugar
• 2 lg. pears; sliced thin
• 1 Tbsp. Lt. brown sugar

1. 
    
   pie crust

   Preheat oven; 400 degrees.
   Put crust in a tart pan; trim excess.
   Bake 5 min.
   Take out of oven; let cool.

2. 
    
   bowl of ingredients

   Put preserves in crust; spread around.
   Cream butter.
   Gradually add sugar; beat well.
   Add egg; beat well.
   Mix in almond, crumbs and extract; put over preserves.
   Bake 20 to 25 min., til brown.
   Take from oven.
   Sprinkle powdered sugar over the top.

3. 
    
   spiral pattern

   Turn oven to 425 degrees.
   Put pears in a spiral design in crust.
   Bake 15 min.
   Sprinkle Br. sugar on top.
   Bake 1 more min.

Tips & Warnings

• Serve with ice cream --- UUMM!!
• Don't forget the oven-mitts; the pan will be HOT!!

[ReuseItAll]

on 10/12/2008 This looks and sounds delicious! Well done!

[momandpopoften]

on 10/11/2008 Mmmmm. I've never cooked with pears. Might have to try this one!

[bar10dr98]

on 10/11/2008 This sounds heavenly, very good directions.

[Susanh]

on 10/11/2008 This sounds like a wonderful way to incorporate pears and apples together. Wonderful photographs too.