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Pear and Cinnamon Tart

17/11/2023

The pear and cinnamon tart is a fragrant dessert ideal for a breakfast or an autumn snack. Here is the recipe for a delicious tart:

Ingredients

  • 250 g of type 00 flour
  • 125 g of cold butter, cubed
  • 125 g of sugar
  • 1 egg
  • 1 yolk (for the shortcrust pastry)
  • A pinch of salt
  • Grated zest of 1 lemon
  • 3-4 ripe but firm pears
  • 1 teaspoon of ground cinnamon
  • Icing sugar (for decoration, optional)
  • 1 egg (for brushing, optional)
  • Apricot jam or another type to taste (about 150 g, for spreading on the base)

Preparation

  1. Start with the shortcrust pastry: in a large bowl, mix the flour with the sugar, lemon zest, and a pinch of salt. Add the cold, cubed butter and blend the flour with the butter, working with your fingertips.
  2. When the mixture is well blended, create a well and add the egg and yolk in the center. Work the ingredients quickly until you obtain a smooth and compact dough.
  3. Wrap the shortcrust pastry in cling film and let it rest in the refrigerator for about 30 minutes.
  4. In the meantime, peel the pears, remove the core, and cut them into thin slices. Sprinkle them with cinnamon and mix gently.
  5. Preheat the oven to 180 °C (350 °F).
  6. Roll out the shortcrust pastry on a lightly floured surface, creating a disk that can cover the base and sides of a tart pan (usually about 24 cm in diameter).
  7. Spread a thin layer of jam on the shortcrust pastry base inside the pan, helping to balance the flavors and add an extra touch of sweetness.
  8. Arrange the pear slices neatly on top, covering the entire surface.
  9. If you wish, you can brush the edge of the shortcrust pastry with a little beaten egg to give it a golden color during baking.
  10. Bake the tart for about 35-40 minutes or until the pastry is golden and the pears are soft.
  11. Remove the tart from the oven, let it cool, and then sprinkle with icing sugar before serving.

Curiosity

The tart is one of the most loved and versatile desserts in Italian pastry. Its origins are very ancient, and it seems that the first evidence of desserts similar to the tart dates back to the Middle Ages. The version with pears and cinnamon is a pairing of flavors that draws inspiration from the Tuscan tradition, where cinnamon is often used in the dessert repertoire for its warm and spicy aromas.

Pear and Cinnamon Tart