Gingered Pear Tart

Gingered Pear Tart
Gingered Pear Tart might be just the dessert you are searching for. This recipe makes 8 servings with 238 calories, 2g of protein, and 8g of fat each. This recipe covers 4% of your daily requirements of vitamins and minerals. A mixture of salt, ground cinnamon, sugar, and a handful of other ingredients are all it takes to make this recipe so flavorful. It is a good option if you're following a dairy free diet. From preparation to the plate, this recipe takes approximately 45 minutes.

Instructions

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Preheat oven to 37
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To prepare the pastry, lightly spoon flour into dry measuring cups, and level with a knife.
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Combine flour, 2 tablespoons sugar, and salt in a bowl; cut in butter with a pastry blender or 2 knives until mixture resembles coarse meal.
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Sprinkle surface with ice water, 1 tablespoon at a time; toss with a fork until moist and crumbly (do not form a ball).
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Press the mixture gently into a 4-inch circle on heavy-duty plastic wrap, and cover with additional plastic wrap. Chill for 15 minutes.
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Roll dough, still covered, into an 11-inch circle.
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Place the dough in freezer 5 minutes or until plastic wrap can be easily removed.
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Remove 1 sheet of plastic wrap; fit dough into a 9-inch round removable-bottom tart pan.
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Remove top sheet of plastic wrap. Press the dough against bottom and sides of pan. Trim excess dough.
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To prepare filling, combine the pears and remaining ingredients; toss gently. Spoon filling into prepared crust.
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Bake at 375 for 45 minutes or until crust is browned and filling is bubbly. Cool on a wire rack 20 minutes.
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Ready In45 m.
Servings8
Health Score3
Dish TypesSide Dish
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