Easy pear tart with fresh pears12/29/2023 ![]() ![]() And now I really don’t know what to call this. Yes, this is the first time I’ve found that simply changing out the fruit used in a recipe–from the French Apple Tart in this case–results in an identity crisis. And though I love it dearly, I consider frangipane a VERY different recipe–see here for my Pear Frangipane Tart, pictured below. Sometimes they are very close and sometimes they also add a pastry cream or custard (egg and cream) base.īut looking up French Pear Tart usually (but not always) gives you a tart with pears set in frangipane, a ground almond custard. If you google French Apple Tart, you will find recipes that are quite similar to my pear tart–except using apples of course. While defining a tart may not seem like a difficult question, I am actually more confused now than before I started researching. What is a French Pear Tart vs Frangipane or Almond Pear Tart? How do you beat a perfect shine that requires no brushing of melted jelly! Then it melts effortlessly into a glistening lush glaze. It’s actually a simple crumb mix of flour, butter and sugar, combined (use your fingers if you want) and sprinkled atop the pears. ![]() Key to the beauty and simplicity of this dish is the “glaze” that you see on top. Isn’t it nice when grace and practicality come together seamlessly? The recipe that this lovely, tasty tart is based on came from Food 52 via a now-closed blog and was billed as a 10-minute tart! How good it that! Originally made with peaches, I admit it took me 15 minutes. With a simple topping that melts into a beautiful glaze & a press-in crust, this French Pear Tart is a quick, easy & tasty dessert. ![]()
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