Ina Garten Pear Tart is made with a wholesome blend of flour, oils, sugar, and ripe pears. This delectable dessert requires only 45 minutes to bake and serves 8. Enjoy the simplicity of preparing this delightful treat, perfect for any occasion.
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🧡 Why You’ll Love This Pear Tart Recipe:
- Simple Ingredients: With just a few basic pantry staples like flour, sugar, and pears, this recipe is easy to whip up anytime.
- Homemade Goodness: Experience the joy of homemade baking with a warm, fragrant tart fresh from your oven.
- Versatile Flavors: Whether you prefer pears, peaches, or apples, you can customize this tart with your favorite fruits for endless variations.
❓ What Is Ina Garten Pear Tart Recipe?
Ina Garten Pear Tart is a delectable dessert made with a homemade crust, fresh pears, and a crumbly topping. It’s a delightful blend of sweetness and buttery goodness, perfect for any occasion.
🍐 Ina Garten Pear Tart Ingredients
Crust:
- 1 1/2 cups flour I used half whole wheat
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1 teaspoon sugar
- 1/4 cup vegetable or canola oil
- 1/4 cup mild olive oil see note
- 2 tablespoons milk or water
- 1/2 teaspoon vanilla
Topping:
- 2 tablespoons flour
- 3/4 cups sugar
- 2 tablespoons margarine or butter, cold
Filling:
- 3-4 pears large, ripe, cored, and sliced (about 1/3-inch thick)–or peaches, sliced with stone removed.
🥮 How To Make Ina Garten Pear Tart
- Preheat the oven to 425°F. Put foil or a baking sheet on the lower rack to catch drips.
- Mix 1 1/2 cups flour, 1/2 teaspoon salt, and 1 teaspoon sugar in a bowl.
- In another bowl, whisk together oils, milk, and vanilla.
- Pour the liquid mixture into the flour mixture and gently mix with a fork.
- Press the dough into an 11-inch tart pan, covering the bottom and halfway up the sides with your fingers.
- Mix flour, sugar, and margarine until crumbly.
- Arrange pear slices in circles over the pastry, starting from the outside.
- Sprinkle the crumb topping evenly over the fruit.
- Bake for 35 to 45 minutes until shiny, bubbly, and the crust starts to brown.
- Cool on a rack. Serve warm or at room temperature.
💭 Recipe Tips:
- Choose Ripe Pears: Select large, ripe pears for the best flavor and texture in your tart.
- Prevent Soggy Crust: Blind bake the crust before adding the filling to ensure it stays crispy.
- Evenly Slice Pears: Use a sharp knife to slice the pears evenly, about 1/3-inch thick, for uniform baking.
🍦 What To Serve With Pear Tart?
Serve pear tart with whipped cream, vanilla ice cream, yogurt, berries, almonds, mint, lemon zest, cinnamon, maple syrup, powdered sugar, and alongside tea or coffee.
🎚 How To Store Leftovers Pear Tart?
- In the fridge: Store leftovers pear tart in an airtight container for up to 3 days.
- In the freezer: Wrap leftovers pear tart tightly in plastic wrap and foil, then freeze for up to 3 months.
🥵 How To Reheat Leftovers Pear Tart?
- In the oven: Place leftovers pear in a preheated oven at 350°F for 10-15 minutes.
- In the microwave: Heat leftover pears on high for 30-second intervals until warm.
FAQ’S:
Can I Use Canned Pears Instead Of Fresh Ones For The Tart?
While fresh pears are recommended for the best flavor and texture, you can use canned pears if fresh ones are not available. Just make sure to drain them well before using.
How Can I Prevent The Crumb Topping From Becoming Too Dry?
To prevent the crumb topping from becoming too dry, ensure the margarine or butter is cold when mixing it with the flour and sugar until it becomes crumbly.
Can I Use Water Instead Of Milk In The Crust?
Yes, you can substitute water for milk in the crust. Just replace the 2 tablespoons of milk with 2 tablespoons of water.
How Do I Prevent The Crust From Burning?
To avoid burning the crust, you can cover the edges of the tart with foil or a pie crust shield while baking. Also, placing foil or a baking sheet on the lower oven rack to catch any drips can help prevent burning.
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Ina Garten Pear Tart Nutrition Facts:
- Calories: 352kcal
- Carbohydrates: 49g
- Protein: 3gFat: 17g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Polyunsaturated Fat: 4g
- Monounsaturated Fat: 11g
- Trans Fat: 0.03g
- Sodium: 180mg
- Potassium: 107mg
- Fiber: 3gSugar: 26g
- Calcium: 11mg
- Iron: 1mg
Ina Garten Pear Tart
Description
Ina Garten Pear Tart is made with a wholesome blend of flour, oils, sugar, and ripe pears. This delectable dessert requires only 45 minutes to bake and serves 8. Enjoy the simplicity of preparing this delightful treat, perfect for any occasion.
Ingredients
rust:
Topping:
Filling:
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 425°F. Put foil or a baking sheet on the lower rack to catch drips.
Sprinkle the crumb topping evenly over the fruit.
Bake for 35 to 45 minutes until shiny, bubbly, and the crust starts to brown.
Cool on a rack. Serve warm or at room temperature. - Mix 1 1/2 cups flour, 1/2 teaspoon salt, and 1 teaspoon sugar in a bowl.
- In another bowl, whisk together oils, milk, and vanilla.
- Pour the liquid mixture into the flour mixture and gently mix with a fork.
- Press the dough into an 11-inch tart pan, covering the bottom and halfway up the sides with your fingers.
- Mix flour, sugar, and margarine until crumbly.
Notes
- Choose Ripe Pears: Select large, ripe pears for the best flavor and texture in your tart.
- Prevent Soggy Crust: Blind bake the crust before adding the filling to ensure it stays crispy.
- Evenly Slice Pears: Use a sharp knife to slice the pears evenly, about 1/3-inch thick, for uniform baking.