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Chai Spiced Pear Almond Crumble Tart: A 42-year Secret

A delightful tart combining the flavors of chai spices with sweet pears and a crunchy almond crumble topping.
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Prep Time 30 minutes
Cook Time 45 minutes
Total Time 1 hour 15 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Dessert
Cuisine: Fusion
Calories: 350
Ingredients Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

Tart Crust
  • 1 cup all-purpose flour
  • 1/4 cup powdered sugar
  • 1/2 cup unsalted butter cold and cubed
  • 1 large egg yolk
Filling
  • 3 medium pears peeled, cored, and sliced
  • 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
  • 1/2 teaspoon ground ginger
  • 1/4 teaspoon ground cardamom
  • 1/4 teaspoon ground cloves
  • 1 tablespoon lemon juice
  • 1/4 cup granulated sugar
Crumble Topping
  • 1/2 cup rolled oats
  • 1/2 cup almond flour
  • 1/4 cup brown sugar
  • 1/4 cup unsalted butter melted
  • 1/4 cup sliced almonds

Method
 

Prepare the Tart Crust
  1. In a mixing bowl, combine flour and powdered sugar. Add cold butter and mix until crumbly.
  2. Add egg yolk and mix until dough forms. Press into the bottom and sides of the tart pan.
  3. Chill the crust in the refrigerator for 15 minutes.
Make the Filling
  1. In a bowl, toss the sliced pears with lemon juice, sugar, cinnamon, ginger, cardamom, and cloves.
Prepare the Crumble Topping
  1. In a separate bowl, mix oats, almond flour, brown sugar, melted butter, and sliced almonds until crumbly.
Assemble and Bake
  1. Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C).
  2. Spread the pear filling evenly over the chilled tart crust.
  3. Sprinkle the crumble topping over the pears.
  4. Bake for 30-35 minutes or until the topping is golden brown.
Serve
  1. Allow the tart to cool slightly before slicing. Serve warm or at room temperature.

Nutrition

Serving: 1servingCalories: 350kcalCarbohydrates: 45gProtein: 5gFat: 18gSaturated Fat: 8gFiber: 3gSugar: 15g

Notes

This tart can be served with whipped cream or vanilla ice cream for an extra treat.

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