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Pear and Frangipane Tart

Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 40 minutes
Total Time 1 hour
Servings 8 pieces
Calories 450
A delicious tart combining sweet pears with a rich almond filling, perfect for a special occasion or afternoon treat.

Ingredients

Dough

  • 120 g ground almonds
  • 1 tbsp ground flax
  • 120 g sugar
  • 40 g icing sugar
  • 1 tsp lemon peel
  • 1 pinch fine sea salt
  • 240 g margarine (120 g for pastry and 120 g for filling)
  • 195 g flour (plus extra for dusting)
  • 1 tbsp apricot jam (for glazing)
  • 3 tsp cold water
  • 3 pears peeled, halved and cored

Instructions 

  • Preheat oven to 170°C. Mix margarine, flour, icing sugar, salt, ground flax, and water to form dough. Chill.
  • Press dough into tart pan, prick base, and chill. Prepare filling by mixing lemon peel, sugar, margarine, and beat until fluffy. Add ground almonds and flour.
  • Fill tart shell with almond mixture, arrange sliced pears on top, and bake for 35-45 minutes until golden. Glaze with apricot jam while warm.

Notes

Chill the dough thoroughly for best results and serve slightly warm or at room temperature.
Calories: 450kcal
Cost: $15
Course: Dessert
Cuisine: French
Keyword: pear