Apple and pear tart
Apples and pears are combined in this sophisticated autumn tart. The pears are laid decoratively on top of stewed apple.
60 min.
Easy
2 tarts
4 IngredientsLast modified on: October 27th 2014
For 2 tarts, you will need:
- 1
400 g puff or flaky pastry (pâte feuilletée) - 2
1 kg Pears - 3
400 g stewed apple (compote) - 4
60 g apricot glaze (optional) - Total weight: 1,800 grams
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Times for this recipe
Preparation: 25 min.
Cooking: 35 min.
All in all: 60 min.
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Step by step recipe
Stage 1 - 5 min.
Stage 2 - 10 min.
Preheat the oven to 390°F (200°C).
Peel the pears, cut into quarters and remove the core.
Cut each quarter in half again.
Peel the pears, cut into quarters and remove the core.
Cut each quarter in half again.
Stage 3 - 2 min.
Spread 400 g stewed apple (compote) in an even layer in the pastry case.
Stage 4 - 5 min.
Arrange the pear slices on top of the stewed apple in a rosette pattern.
Stage 5 - 35 min.
And bake for about 35 minutes.
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...
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 recipe | 210 RDI=80 % | 2,370 RDI=220 % | 1,380 RDI=210 % | 5,470 RDI=270 % | 22,920 RDI: 270 % |
| Per 100 g | 10 RDI=5 % | 130 RDI=10 % | 80 RDI=10 % | 300 RDI=20 % | 1,270 RDI: 20 % |
| Per tart | 110 RDI=40 % | 1,190 RDI=110 % | 690 RDI=100 % | 2,740 RDI=140 % | 11,460 RDI: 140 % |
How much will it cost?
- For 2 tarts : 3.35 €
- Per tart : 1.70 €
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Pears
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Stewed apple (compote)
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