Ingredients

• All-purpose flour - 1 ¼ cups
• Unsalted butter - ½ cup
• Granulated sugar - ¾ cup
• Egg - 1
• Almond flour - ½ cup
• Vanilla extract - 1 teaspoon
• Pears - 3, peeled, cored, and sliced
• Lemon juice - 1 tablespoon
• Water - 2 cups
• Salt - ¼ teaspoon

Instructions

1. 1.

   Preheat the oven to 180°C (350°F).

2. 2.

   In a bowl, mix flour and a pinch of salt. Cut in butter until mixture resembles coarse crumbs.

3. 3.

   Add 1/4 cup sugar and egg; mix until dough forms. Chill for 30 minutes.

4. 4.

   Roll dough out and press into a tart pan. Prick the base with a fork.

5. 5.

   In a saucepan, combine water, 1/2 cup sugar, and lemon juice. Bring to a boil.

6. 6.

   Add pear slices to the saucepan and poach for 10 minutes. Drain and set aside.

7. 7.

   In another bowl, mix almond flour, remaining sugar, and vanilla extract to make almond cream.

8. 8.

   Spread almond cream over the tart base.

9. 9.

   Arrange poached pear slices over the almond cream.

10. 10.

    Bake for 45 minutes or until golden brown. Let cool before serving.

Nutritional Facts