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Pear Tarte with Maple Almond Filling
With a mandolin slicer and a little extra time, this pie comes together much easier than you'd expect, and is delicate and delicious. You can also make single-serving rosettes by using ramekin dishes to make a smaller version! Especially good with tea or coffee.
Course Breakfast, dessert
Prep Time 45 minutes
Cook Time 45 minutes
Servings
servings
Ingredients
  • 1 pre-made pie crust shell (or make one from scratch at: https://tastesbetterfromscratch.com/perfect-pie-crust/)
  • 6 large pears
  • 1 large egg
  • 1/4 cup maple syrup
  • 1 tsp almond extract
  • 1 tsp salt
  • 1/4 cup water
  • 3/4 cup almond meal (depending on brand, could be more or less, see directions)
  • 2 Tsbp coconut flour
  • 1/2 tsp cardamom
Course Breakfast, dessert
Prep Time 45 minutes
Cook Time 45 minutes
Servings
servings
Ingredients
  • 1 pre-made pie crust shell (or make one from scratch at: https://tastesbetterfromscratch.com/perfect-pie-crust/)
  • 6 large pears
  • 1 large egg
  • 1/4 cup maple syrup
  • 1 tsp almond extract
  • 1 tsp salt
  • 1/4 cup water
  • 3/4 cup almond meal (depending on brand, could be more or less, see directions)
  • 2 Tsbp coconut flour
  • 1/2 tsp cardamom
Instructions
  1. Choose a pie or tarte pan that's about 9 inches - straighter sides will pack pear slices in more tightly, while a regular pie pan will allow it to look a bit more "blooming." Both are beautiful. Line the pan with a sheet of crust, trimming off the edges. Chop the pears into quarters lengthwise (the cut should go through the stem line); remove seeds, then using a mandolin, make thin slices along the same line, top to bottom. Combine remaining ingredients in a mixing bowl (or, use a low-speed blender to eliminate stirring!) and blend until smooth. Start with a half cup of almond meal, and add more if mixture isn't thick enough - it should be closer to the consistency of wet cement than a runny batter. Pour this into the crust.
  2. Now preheat your oven to 350F, and begin adding the pear slices, which will be held in place by the filling, cut side down with the skin edge up. Start on the outside edge of the crust and work your way in, lining a complete circle around each time, until you reach the center! You can choose to decorate with crust leaves if you like. Bake for 45-55 minutes; pie is ready when the pears are tender and crust is lightly browned. Prepare to wow your guests - or hosts - with this one!