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Crumble Pear Tart Recipe

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This Crumble Tart features a buttery, flaky crust filled with spiced pear slices topped with a crunchy oat and almond crumble. The combination of warm chai spices and tender pears baked under a golden crumble creates a comforting dessert perfect for autumn or any time you crave a cozy fruit tart.

Ingredients

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Pastry

  • 2 cups all-purpose flour
  • 1/2 cup granulated sugar
  • 1/4 teaspoon salt
  • 1 cup cold unsalted butter, cubed
  • 1/4 cup ice water

Filling

  • 4 ripe pears, peeled, cored, and sliced
  • 1/4 cup brown sugar
  • 2 tablespoons all-purpose flour
  • 1 teaspoon chai spice blend
  • 1/2 teaspoon ground ginger
  • 1/4 teaspoon ground cardamom

Crumble Topping

  • 1 cup rolled oats
  • 1/2 cup chopped almonds
  • 1/4 cup brown sugar
  • 1/4 cup unsalted butter, melted

Instructions

  1. Make the pastry: In a large bowl, whisk together the all-purpose flour, granulated sugar, and salt. Cut in the cold unsalted butter cubes using a pastry cutter or your fingers until the mixture resembles coarse crumbs. Add the ice water one tablespoon at a time, mixing gently until the dough begins to come together. Form the dough into a disk, wrap it tightly with plastic wrap, and chill in the refrigerator for at least 30 minutes to firm up.
  2. Prepare the filling: In a medium bowl, combine the sliced pears with brown sugar, all-purpose flour, chai spice blend, ground ginger, and ground cardamom. Toss everything together to coat the pear slices evenly with the sugar and spices. Set aside.
  3. Make the crumble topping: In another bowl, mix together the rolled oats, chopped almonds, brown sugar, and melted unsalted butter. Stir until all ingredients are well combined and the mixture is crumbly but slightly sticky.
  4. Roll out the pastry: On a lightly floured surface, roll out the chilled dough into a 12-inch circle. Gently transfer the dough to a 9-inch tart pan with a removable bottom. Press the dough evenly against the bottom and sides of the pan, trimming any excess dough from the edges.
  5. Assemble the tart: Pour the pear filling into the prepared tart shell, spreading it out evenly. Sprinkle the prepared crumble topping evenly over the pear filling to cover it completely.
  6. Bake the tart: Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C). Place the tart on the middle rack and bake for 40 to 50 minutes, or until the crust is a beautiful golden brown and the filling is bubbling through the crumble topping.
  7. Cool and serve: Remove the tart from the oven and allow it to cool slightly in the pan before removing the sides of the tart pan. Serve warm or at room temperature for the best flavor and texture.

Notes

  • For a vegan version, replace butter with a plant-based margarine.
  • Make sure the butter is very cold when cutting into the flour to achieve a flaky crust.
  • Use ripe but firm pears to avoid a mushy filling.
  • The chai spice blend can be homemade or store-bought; it typically includes cinnamon, cardamom, ginger, cloves, and black pepper.
  • You can substitute almonds with walnuts or pecans depending on your preference.
  • Letting the tart cool before serving helps the filling set properly.

Keywords: pear tart, crumble topping, chai spice, fall dessert, fruit tart, baked pear dessert

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