Baked French Pear and Almond Tart with Honey Glaze
A delicate tart featuring thinly sliced pears and almond cream in a buttery crust, finished with a glossy honey glaze for a sweet note. This french-inspired desserts ready in about 75 minutes layers all-purpose flour, (113g) unsalted butter, cold and cubed, granulated sugar into a dessert worth slowing down for — great for weekend baking, holiday tables, or any time you want a sweet payoff at the end of a meal. Each serving lands at about 320 calories and feeds 8, so it slots into a weekend bake or a special-occasion dessert tray. Tap "Plan a meal with the AI" below to drop this recipe into your week and send the ingredients straight to Instacart. Nutrition values are approximate, calculated from USDA FoodData Central (fdc.nal.usda.gov) — verify against ingredient labels for any health-driven dietary plan.
Ingredients
- 1 1/4 cups all-purpose flour
- 1/2 cup (113g) unsalted butter, cold and cubed
- 2 tbsp granulated sugar
- 1/4 tsp salt
- 3-4 tbsp ice water
- 1/2 cup almond flour
- 2 eggs
- 1/3 cup granulated sugar
- 1/4 cup (57g) unsalted butter, melted
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- 3 medium ripe pears, peeled, cored, and thinly sliced
- 2 tbsp honey
Instructions
- Step 1: Preheat oven to 375°F. In a food processor, pulse 1 1/4 cups all-purpose flour, 1/4 tsp salt, 2 tbsp sugar, and 1/2 cup cold cubed unsalted butter until mixture resembles coarse crumbs. Add 3-4 tbsp ice water gradually until dough just comes together.
- Step 2: Press dough evenly into a 9-inch tart pan with removable bottom. Chill in refrigerator for 15 minutes.
- Step 3: In a bowl, whisk 1/2 cup almond flour, 2 eggs, 1/3 cup sugar, 1/4 cup melted unsalted butter, and 1 tsp vanilla extract until smooth.
- Step 4: Pour almond cream into chilled tart shell and smooth the top. Arrange 3 thinly sliced pears in a fan pattern on top of the cream.
- Step 5: Bake tart for 40-45 minutes until the filling is set and edges are golden.
- Step 6: Remove tart from oven and brush warm 2 tbsp honey over the pear slices for a glossy finish. Let cool before serving.
Frequently asked questions
How long does Baked French Pear and Almond Tart with Honey Glaze take to make?
Total time is about 75 minutes (30 min prep + 45 min cook). Most home bakers find this fits a weekend afternoon; chill or store as the recipe directs before serving.
How do I store leftover Baked French Pear and Almond Tart with Honey Glaze?
Cool fully before storing. Most baked desserts keep at room temperature in an airtight container for 2–3 days, or in the fridge for up to 5 days. Cream- or custard-based desserts must go in the fridge within 2 hours; reheat gently or serve cold per the recipe.
Can I substitute ingredients in Baked French Pear and Almond Tart with Honey Glaze?
Yes — most ingredients in this recipe have flexible swaps. For oil, use any neutral high-smoke-point oil (avocado, grapeseed, refined coconut). For aromatics, dried herbs at ⅓ the volume of fresh work in a pinch. The full ingredient list is shoppable on Instacart so you can see substitutes in real time.
How do I scale Baked French Pear and Almond Tart with Honey Glaze for a different number of people?
The recipe is written for 8 servings. Multiply each ingredient by (your serving target / 8). Cook time stays roughly the same up to 2x; for 3-4x batches, switch from a skillet to a sheet pan or stockpot so the food isn't crowded — overcrowding steams instead of browns.
What goes well with Baked French Pear and Almond Tart with Honey Glaze?
French desserts like this pair well with a simple grain (rice, couscous, or crusty bread), a quick salad with acid (lemon vinaigrette, pickled onions), and a pan sauce or yogurt-based dip. Tap "Plan a meal with the AI" to get specific side suggestions.
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