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Caramel Pear Tart
A simple, rustic tart featuring fresh pears drizzled with caramel sauce, this Caramel Pear Tart is simple to make, with just a handful of ingredients.
👥 6 Servings⏱️ Prep & Cook: 28 min⏳ Prep: 5 min🔥 Cook: 23 min👤 Mary Younkin📖 chocolatewithgrace
🥘 Ingredients
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🍳 Cookware
- bowl
- blender
- oven
📝 Preparation Steps
1
Crust Instructions
2
In a medium bowl, mix together the flour, salt and sugar. Cut in shortening with a pastry blender until pea sized crumbs form.
sugar2 tablespoons
3
Sprinkle the cold water over the mixture, lightly stirring with a fork until dough forms into a ball. Avoid over mixing or handling the dough.
4
Wrap the dough in plastic wrap and chill for at least an hour. (This will make it much easier to handle.)
5
Filling Instructions
6
Preheat oven to 400°F. Combine the pears, corn starch, cinnamon, and nutmeg in a bowl. Toss gently until the pears are well-coated. Set aside.
corn starch1 tablespoons
7
Roll out the chilled dough on a floured surface until it forms a 12-inch circle. Transfer onto a flat cookie sheet. Arrange the pears on the dough, leaving a 3-inch space around the edge.
8
Drizzle the caramel sauce over the pears. Gently fold the rim of the dough over the pears. Brush the edges of the dough with the beaten egg.
egg, beaten1
9
Bake for ⏱️ 20-23 minutes or until pears are tender and the crust is golden brown. Serve warm with a scoop of vanilla ice cream if desired.
Nutrition Facts
calories
385 kcal
fat Content
18 g
serving Size
1 serving
fiber Content
4 g
sugar Content
22 g
sodium Content
346 mg
protein Content
5 g
trans Fat Content
2 g
cholesterol Content
27 mg
carbohydrate Content
53 g
saturated Fat Content
5 g
unsaturated Fat Content
12 g
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