Pear And Raspberry Frangipane Tart

Pear And Raspberry Frangipane Tart


1. Heat oven to 400°F.

2. Crust: In a large bowl or food processor, combine flour and sugar.

3. Cut in butter until mixture resembles coarse crumbs.

4. Gradually add water until dough forms a ball.

5. Knead 2-3 times until smooth.

6. Press dough into bottom and up sides of an ungreased 10" tart pan with a removable bottom.

7. Spread jam evenly over bottom of dough.

8. Filling: Place almonds in food processor; process until almonds are finely chopped.

9. Add butter, sugar, and flour; process until blended.

10. Add egg and almond extract; mix well.

11. Drain pears, RESERVING 1/4 CUP LIQUID.

12. Add 1/4 cup liquid to almond filling mixture; blend until smooth.

13. Spread in crust.

14. Arrange pear slices over filling.

15. Bake 35-45 minutes or until crust is lightly browned and top is a deep golden brown.

16. Cool 90 minutes.

17. Garnish with fresh raspberries and powdered sugar.

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