Pear-Almond Tart with Graham Cracker Crust
Description
A sweet almond filling and a fresh, ripe pear tops a homemade graham cracker crust in this easy and delicious tart.
Ingredients
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2/3 cup blanched slivered almonds
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7 tablespoons white sugar
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6 tablespoons unsalted butter, at room temperature
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1 tablespoon all-purpose flour
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1 large egg
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1 cup graham cracker crumbs
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1/4 cup white sugar
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1/4 cup unsalted butter, melted
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1 ripe pear, cut in half and thinly sliced
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2 tablespoons apricot preserves
Directions
1
Preheat the oven to 375 degrees F (190 degrees C).
2
Combine almonds, sugar, butter, flour, and egg for filling in a food processor; process until fine. Set aside.
3
Combine graham cracker crumbs, sugar, and melted butter for crust in a food processor and process until fine.
4
Press graham cracker mixture into the bottom of a 9-inch springform pan. Pour almond filling into the pan and spread evenly. Place sliced pears in a ring around the top of the tart.
5
Bake in the preheated oven until almond filling is set and not jiggly, about 40 minutes. Remove from the oven and let cool.
6
Meanwhile, melt apricot jam in a small saucepan over medium heat. Brush over the top of the tart.