Description
Rustic elegance at its finest—this free-form tart wraps tender pear slices in a flaky crust with a sweet almond filling tucked underneath. It’s buttery, nutty, and just the right amount of fancy without the fuss.
Ingredients
For the Crust:
1¼ cups all-purpose flour
1 tbsp sugar
½ tsp salt
½ cup cold unsalted butter, cubed
3–4 tbsp ice water
For the Almond Filling:
½ cup almond flour
¼ cup sugar
1 egg
2 tbsp butter, softened
½ tsp almond extract
For the Pears:
2–3 ripe pears, thinly sliced
1 tbsp sugar
½ tsp cinnamon
Optional: 1 tbsp apricot jam for glaze
Instructions
Make the crust: In a bowl, combine flour, sugar, and salt. Cut in butter until crumbly. Add ice water 1 tbsp at a time until dough holds together. Form into a disk, wrap, and chill for 30 minutes.
Preheat oven to 375°F (190°C). Roll chilled dough into a 12-inch circle on parchment paper.
Make almond filling: Mix almond flour, sugar, egg, butter, and almond extract until smooth. Spread in the center of the dough, leaving a 2-inch border.
Arrange pears over the filling in a spiral or overlapping rows. Sprinkle with sugar and cinnamon.
Fold edges of dough over the filling, pleating gently. Bake for 35–40 minutes until golden brown.
Optional: Brush pears with warmed apricot jam for a glossy finish.
- Prep Time: 25 mins (plus chilling)
- Cook Time: 40 minutes
Nutrition
- Calories: 310 / Serving
- Sugar: 14g / Serving
- Sodium: 140mg / Serving
- Fat: 19g / Serving
- Carbohydrates: 30g / Serving
- Fiber: 3g / Serving
- Protein: 5g / Serving