Rustic Pear Tart
TOTAL TIME: Prep: 20 min. Bake: 35 min. + cooling
YIELD: 8 servings.
I saw a recipe for this rustic tart in a cookbook and wanted to try my own version of it. I changed the spices and chose my own fruits. It is a perfect dessert for fall. —Lisa Varner, El Paso, Texas
Ingredients
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1 sheet refrigerated pie crust
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4 cups thinly sliced peeled fresh pears
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1/4 cup dried cherries
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1 teaspoon vanilla extract
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4 tablespoons sugar, divided
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4 teaspoons cornstarch
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1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
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1/2 teaspoon ground ginger
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1/4 cup chopped walnuts
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1 large egg white
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1 tablespoon water
Directions
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1.
On a lightly floured surface, roll out crust into a 14-in. circle. Transfer to a parchment-lined baking sheet; set aside.
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2.
In a large bowl, combine the pears, cherries and vanilla. Combine 3 tablespoons sugar, the cornstarch, cinnamon and ginger; sprinkle over pear mixture and stir gently to combine. Spoon over crust to within 2 in. of edge; sprinkle with walnuts. Fold edge of crust over filling, leaving center uncovered.
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3.
Beat egg white and water; brush over folded crust. Sprinkle with remaining sugar. Bake at 375° for 35-40 minutes or until crust is golden and filling is bubbly. Using parchment, slide tart onto a wire rack to cool.
Nutrition Facts
1 piece: 239 calories, 10g fat (3g saturated fat), 5mg cholesterol, 107mg sodium, 37g carbohydrate (18g sugars, 2g fiber), 3g protein.
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