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Classic Pear Tart Recipe

Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 45 minutes
Total Time 1 hour 5 minutes
Servings 8 slices
Calories 320
A delicious and elegant pear tart featuring a flaky crust and sweet, spiced pear filling, perfect for any occasion.

Ingredients

Dough and Filling

  • 3 to 4 large pears (moderately ripe), cored and sliced
  • 1 tablespoon lemon juice
  • 1 ½ cups all-purpose flour
  • ¼ cup granulated sugar
  • ¼ teaspoon salt
  • 1 ½ tablespoons cornstarch
  • 1 tablespoon all-purpose flour
  • ⅓ cup brown sugar
  • ¼ teaspoon ground cinnamon
  • ¼ cup unsalted butter, cold
  • 1 egg yolk egg yolk
  • 2 to 4 tablespoons cold water (as needed)
  • 1 tablespoon butter, cold
  • 3 tablespoons brown sugar

Instructions 

  • Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C).
  • Roll out dough, fit into a 9-inch tart pan, trim excess.
  • Peel, core, and slice pears; arrange on crust.
  • Mix flour, sugar, cinnamon, and cold butter to make crumb topping; sprinkle over pears.
  • Bake for 40-45 minutes, cool for 1 hour before serving.

Notes

Use ripe pears for best flavor and texture.
Calories: 320kcal
Cost: $15
Course: Dessert
Cuisine: French
Keyword: pear