Pear and Apricot Frangipane Tart

A seasonal winter tart featuring tinned pears and apricot jam nestled in a rich almond frangipane filling.

Estimated Nutrition

Per Serving Total
Calories 607 kcals 4856 kcals
Carbohydrates 50.3 grams 402.1 grams
Fat 39.1 grams 312.8 grams
Protein 13.6 grams 108.4 grams
Cook Time
53 mins
Produces
8 people
Allergies
Vegetarian
Vegan
Dairy Free
Gluten Free

Ingredients

BakingIngredients
CondimentsSauces
3
tbsp
Dairy
125
g
Butter
Unsalted
3
piece
Eggs
Free-range, beaten
1
serving
Whipped Cream
To serve
Fruits
820
g
Pear
Tinned halves in juice, drained
GrainsCereals
NutsSeeds
150
g
Almonds
Ground
75
g
Almonds
Flaked

Steps

  • Preheat the oven to 200°C.
  • Roll out the pastry and line a 27cm fluted tin.
  • Fill the pastry with parchment and baking beans then bake for 15 minutes.
  • Remove weights and bake for another 8 minutes until dry.
  • Reduce the oven temperature to 180°C.
  • Beat the butter and sugar until light and fluffy.
  • Mix in the ground almonds, flour, and eggs until combined.
  • Stir in the vanilla extract and 15g of flaked almonds.
  • Spread apricot jam and then frangipane mixture over the pastry base.
  • Press the pears into the filling and scatter the remaining 60g of flaked almonds.
  • Bake for 25 to 30 minutes until set and golden-brown.
  • Cool in the tin before serving with whipped cream.