Apple and pear tart


Apple and pear tart
Apples and pears are combined in this sophisticated autumn tart. The pears are laid decoratively on top of stewed apple.
110 K 4.3/5 (35 reviews)
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Last modified on: October 27th 2014
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Times for this recipe
Preparation: 25 min.
Cooking: 35 min.
All in all: 60 min.
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Stage 1 - ⌛ 5 min.
Apple and pear tart : Stage 1
Roll out the pastry thinly and line a tart tin or mould. Prick all over the bottom.

Stage 2 - ⌛ 10 min.
Apple and pear tart : Stage 2
Preheat the oven to 390°F (200°C).

Peel the pears, cut into quarters and remove the core.

Cut each quarter in half again.

Stage 3 - ⌛ 2 min.
Apple and pear tart : Stage 3
Spread 200 g stewed apple (compote) in an even layer in the pastry case.

Stage 4 - ⌛ 5 min.
Apple and pear tart : Stage 4
Arrange the pear slices on top of the stewed apple in a rosette pattern.

Stage 5 - ⌛ 35 min.
Apple and pear tart : Stage 5
And bake for about 35 minutes.

Stage 6 - ⌛ 2 min.
Apple and pear tart : Stage 6
After the tart comes out of the oven, you can glaze the top, using a brush.
Remarks
You can also make this tart the other way round: sliced apples on top of stewed pears.

Mmmm! A tart made with slightly "tart" fruit - that would go so well with a dollop of chantilly cream...
Keeping: A few hours in the fridge, covered with plastic film, .
Source: Home made.
Nutritional information
Proteins (gr)Carbohydrates (gr)Fats (gr)Energy value (in k-calories)Energy value (in k-joules)
Whole recipe110 RDI=40 %1,190 RDI=110 %690 RDI=100 %2,740 RDI=140 %11,460 RDI: 140 %
Per 100 g10 RDI=5 %130 RDI=10 %80 RDI=10 %300 RDI=20 %1,270 RDI: 20 %
The % figures are calculated in relation to the Recommended Dietary Intake , or RDI of 2,000 k-calories (or 8,400 k-joules) per day for a woman
Possible allergens in this recipe: Gluten, milk, Sulfites
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  • For 1 tart : 1.70 €

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This recipe uses (among others)
Puff or flaky pastry (pâte feuilletée)
Puff or flaky pastry (pâte feuilletée)

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Stewed apple (compote)
Stewed apple (compote)

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    Posted by jh september 27th 2020 at 13:51 n° 2
  • Can I use all sliced fruit no compote?
    Posted by Marrianne september 26th 2020 at 18:18 n° 1

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