Pear and Almond Tart

Pear and Almond Tart

2

3/4 cup butter softened

½ cup brown sugar

2 eggs

1 cup almond flour

¼ cup flour

¼ teaspoon baking powder

2 teaspoons grated lemon rind

2 pears, peeled, cored and quartered

½ cup brown sugar

1/2 teaspoon of cinnamon

• raw sugar, for sprinkling

1. Preheat oven to 320°F. 

2. Place the butter and sugar in the bowl of a food processor and process until just combined. 

3. Add the eggs, almond flour, flour, baking powder and lemon rind and process until just combined.

4. Spoon the mixture into a lightly greased 4 inches x 13 inches loose-bottom fluted tart tin.

5. Place the pears, cinnamon, and brown sugar in a bowl and toss to coat. 

6. Press the pears into the tart mixture and bake for 35–40 minutes or until cooked when tested with a skewer. 

7. Sprinkle with raw sugar and allow to cool in the tin.