Amaretti D'Anjou Pear Tart Recipe

Name: Amaretti D'Anjou Pear Tart
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: Pears and Filling; 5 firm D'Anjou pears, peeled, cored, and sliced 1/8 inch thick; 1/3 cup sugar; 1/2 cup butter, divided; 2 tablespoons lemon juice; 1 tablespoon pear brandy; 1/4 cup flour; 1/4 cup amaretti crumbs; 1/4 cup brown sugar; 1/4 teaspoon cinnamon; 1/4 cup toasted slivered almonds; a sprinkling of freshly grated nutmeg to taste; 1 cup heavy whipping cream; 2 tablespoons confectioners sugar; 1 tablespoon Amaretto liquer; Crust; ¼ tablespoons butter, cut into 1 inch pieces; 1 1/2 cups flour; 1/2 cup amaretti crumbs; 2-3 tablespoons ice water

Servings: persons

Pears and Filling
5 firm D'Anjou pears, peeled, cored, and sliced 1/8 inch thick
1/3 cup sugar
1/2 cup butter, divided
2 tablespoons lemon juice
1 tablespoon pear brandy
1/4 cup flour
1/4 cup amaretti crumbs
1/4 cup brown sugar
1/4 teaspoon cinnamon
1/4 cup toasted slivered almonds
a sprinkling of freshly grated nutmeg to taste
1 cup heavy whipping cream
2 tablespoons confectioners sugar
1 tablespoon Amaretto liquer
Crust
¼ tablespoons butter, cut into 1 inch pieces
1 1/2 cups flour
1/2 cup amaretti crumbs
2-3 tablespoons ice water

1
Preheat the oven to 425 degrees. Put the pears, sugar, 1/4 cup butter, lemon juice and pear brandy in a large pan. Cook them gently over medium heat, stirring frequently, until they are soft-- about 7-10 minutes. Transfer pears to a 13 x 9 pan and let them cool until easy to touch.
2
Meanwhile, make the filling: In the bowl of a food processor, combine 1/4 cup butter, flour, amaretti crumbs, brown sugar, cinnamon and toasted almonds. Pulse several times. Set aside.
3
Make the crust: combine butter, flour, and amaretti crumbs in the bowl of a food processor. Pulse until flour is the size of peas. Add 2 tablespoons ice water and pulse several more times until crumbs start to come together and are moistened. Add more water if necessary. Press into a 12-inch tart pan.
4
To assemble the tart: spread reserved filling over the bottom of the tart. Arrange pears in overlapping circles on top of the filling until surface is covered. Sprinkle apples with freshly grated nutmeg. Bake for 35 minutes.
5
Amaretto Cream: combine cream, confectioner's sugar, and amaretto in a bowl. Whip until soft peaks form.

807

kcal

Calories

Fat

Carbs

Protein

Fat Carbs Protein

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

Tips for the best results

Read through all the steps once before you start and measure out your ingredients first — it makes everything go more smoothly.
Preheat the oven fully and bake on the middle rack for the most even results.
Check for doneness a few minutes early — a toothpick in the center should come out with just a few moist crumbs.
Let it cool before slicing so it sets properly and holds its shape.
Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge and enjoy within a few days.

Variations & substitutions

Use a neutral oil or a plant-based spread in place of butter for a dairy-free version.
Brown sugar instead of white sugar adds a deeper, more caramel-like flavor.
Leave out the nuts to make it nut-free, or swap in seeds for a similar crunch.
A good 1:1 gluten-free flour blend works well if you need a gluten-free version.
Coconut cream is a reliable plant-based alternative to dairy cream.

No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.

My Personal Notes

Saved locally in your browser — visible only to you.

How did you like this recipe?

This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 20 ingredients. The key ingredients include: Pears and Filling, 5 firm D'Anjou pears, peeled, cored, and sliced 1/8 inch thick, 1/3 cup sugar, 1/2 cup butter, divided, and more.

Yes, Amaretti D'Anjou Pear Tart falls under the Baking & Desserts category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 3–5 days. For longer storage, freeze for up to 3 months — no need to refrigerate or reheat.

That's it — enjoy your meal!

Amaretti D'Anjou Pear Tart

Tips for the best results

Variations & substitutions

My Personal Notes

How did you like this recipe?

Frequently Asked Questions