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Pear and Almond Tart*

Posted in Adaptable, Comfort Food, Posh Grub, Sweet Treats, Wheat, Dairy or Both Free by

This dessert is an ideal option for wheat and dairy free options. No-one would even know there’s a difference if you don’t tell them! A lovely alternative is to spread the bottom of the pastry case shell with a little mincemeat for an extra rich splurge.

pear tart slice

Pear and Almond Tart Slice

INGREDIENTS

For the filling:

175g (6oz) DF Butter (Pure)

175g (6oz) caster sugar

4 eggs

175g (6oz) ground almonds

1 tsp almond essence (optional)

For the pastry see ———-LINK FOR WDF PASTRY

For the topping (also optional):

175g (6oz) icing sugar

juice of 1/2 lemon

1-2 tbsp water

60g (2oz) flaked almonds

METHOD

  1. Make the pastry as normal but add 60g (2oz) caster sugar to the mix
  2. Wrap in cling film and chill in the refrigerator
  3. Preheat the oven to 190C
  4. Roll out the dough on a lightly floured surface and line a prepared 28cm (11 inch) loose-bottomed fluted flan tin
  5. Prick the bottom with a fork. Cover and chill again
  6. Put the butter and sugar in a large bowl and cream together until pale and fluffy
  7. Add the eggs one at a time, beating well after each addition, then mix in the ground almonds and almond essence. If it starts to curdle then add a spoon or two of the ground almonds
  8. Pour the almond mixture over the pastry
  9. Bake in a preheated oven for 40 minutes until the filling is golden and firm to the touch – cover with foil loosely if it is browning too much

pear n almond tart

Meanwhile, if using, make the topping: stir together the icing sugar, lemon juice and enough water to make a thin glace icing. Spread evenly over the tart, then sprinkle with almonds. Return briefly to the oven for 5 minutes until the almonds are lightly coloured

This tart can be served warm or cold. Try with home-made vanilla ice cream as made here

PREPARATION: 20-30 minutes

COOKING: 40-45 minutes

DIFFICULTY: medium