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Almond Pear Tart

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This Almond Pear Tart features a buttery pastry crust, a rich almond‑frangipane filling, and beautifully arranged thinly‑sliced ripe pears—elegant yet easy.

Ingredients

  • 1 ⅔ cups all‑purpose flour
  • ¼ cup granulated sugar
  • ¼ tsp salt
  • ½ cup (1 stick) unsalted butter, cold and cubed
  • 1 large egg (for crust)
  • ½ cup unsalted butter, softened (for filling)
  • ½ cup granulated sugar (for filling)
  • 2 large eggs (for filling)
  • 1 cup ground almonds or almond flour
  • 1 tsp vanilla extract or ½ tsp almond extract
  • 3‑4 ripe pears (Bosc or Bartlett), peeled and thinly sliced
  • Optional: 2 tbsp apricot jam, warmed (for glaze)

Instructions

  1. Make the crust: Combine flour, sugar, and salt in a bowl. Cut in the cold butter until mixture resembles coarse crumbs. Add one egg and mix until dough just comes together.
  2. Press dough into a greased 9‑inch tart pan, pressing evenly up the sides. Chill in the fridge for 30 minutes.
  3. Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C).
  4. Make the almond filling: Cream softened butter and sugar until smooth. Beat in the eggs, then stir in ground almonds and vanilla (or almond extract).
  5. Spread the almond filling evenly in the chilled crust.
  6. Arrange the thin pear slices decoratively over the almond layer.
  7. Bake for 35‑40 minutes, until the filling is set and the pears are tender and golden.
  8. Optional: After removing from oven and letting cool slightly, brush the top lightly with warmed apricot jam for a glossy finish.
  9. Allow to cool, slice, and serve. The tart can be eaten warm or at room temperature.

Notes

  • You can substitute half the pears with thinly‑sliced apples or stone fruit if you prefer.
  • For a slightly deeper flavor, add 1 tbsp amaretto or almond liqueur to the almond filling.
  • Sliced almonds on top add an appealing crunch.
  • To make it gluten‑free, use a gluten‑free flour blend in the crust and ensure almond flour is certified gluten‑free.

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