One thing I love about December is receiving gift baskets at work from other companies. Although, they are more sparse these days with the economic slowdown the past couple years, we still usually manage to receive at least one gift basket from Harry & David, which typically includes their delicious pears around this time of year.
And how I adore pair tarts too. This mouth watering recipe from Reader's Digest caught my eye...
Hazelnut Pear Tart
Photo by: Rob Hagen & Dan Roberts
You will need:
1 cup butter, softened
1/2 cup confectioner's sugar
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
2 cups all-purpose flour
1/2 cup finely chopped blanched hazelnuts
Filling:
1/3 cup apricot preserves
2/3 cup chopped blanched hazelnuts, toasted
1/2 cup sugar
1 tablespoon all-purpose flour
6 tablespoons butter, softened
1 egg, lightly beaten
2-3/4 pounds pears, peeled, cored, and sliced
What to Do:
1. In a large mixing bowl, cream butter and confectioners' sugar. Beat in vanilla, flour and hazelnuts. Press into a greased 11-in tart pan with removable bottom. Bake at 400 degrees for 10 minutes. Remove from the oven; reduce heat to 350 degrees.
2. Spread apricot preserves over crust. In a bowl, combine the hazelnuts, sugar, flour, butter and egg. Spoon over preserves. Arrange pear slices over filling in a concentric circle, slightly overlappying slices.
3. Bake for 40-45 minutes or until golden brown. Cool on a wire rack. Store in the refrigerator.
Serves 10-12.
Bon appetit!!!
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