![](https://static.wixstatic.com/media/e1bbec_31fda34460b34f6fb87f0161be4f59e1~mv2.jpg/v1/fill/w_900,h_538,al_c,lg_1,q_85,enc_avif,quality_auto/e1bbec_31fda34460b34f6fb87f0161be4f59e1~mv2.jpg)
GF Almond and pear tart
Ingredients:
Tart base
- 180g flour (I use plain gluten free flour)
- 60 g sugar (I use brown)
- pinch of salt
- 1/2 teaspoon almond extract
- 125g cold butter (I use plant based margarine)
- 2 egg yolks
​
Pears
- 3 large, not completely ripe pears
- 200ml water
- 1/2 teaspoon cinnamon
- 1/2 cup sugar
​
Almond batter
- 125g butter (at room temperature)
- 100g sugar
- vanilla extract
- 1 teaspoon of brandy/ amaretto/ dark rum
- 125g ground almonds
- 40g flour
Method:
Tart base
1. In a large bowl, combine all of the ingredients for the base, except the egg yolks, creating crumb-like consistency.
2. Add the egg yolk and knead the dough to form a smooth bowl.
3. Flatten the bowl, cover in cling film and leave to rest in the fridge for 30 minutes.
4. Prepare a tart tin - spread butter all over.
5. Transfer the dough into the tin, cover every inch - easiest done with fingers, and leave in the fridge until baking, minimum 15 minutes.
​
Pears:
1. Peel the pears, cut them into quarters and place in a pan with water, mixed with sugar and cinnamon. Boil on low heat for approx. 15 minutes.
2. Take the fruit out of the water and on a sieve to drain.
​
Almond batter:
1. Mix the butter and sugar using a hand mixer until smooth (approx. 4 minutes).
2. Add eggs and mix for another 3-4 minutes until fluffy.
3. Add the rest of the ingredients and stir with a spatula to combine everything.
​
Baking:
Pre-heat the oven to 180 degrees. Fork the base, transfer the almond batter and then decorate your tart with the pears. Bake for approx 30 minutes or until golden.
​
Enjoy!