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To make pastry: Combine cornmeal, flour, sugar and salt in food processor fitted with steel blade.
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Use sharp knife to cut butter into thin slices while still cool, then lay butter on top of dry ingredients in food processor.
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Pulse several times till butter is proportionately distributed and mix resembles coarse meal.
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Add in egg and pulse once or possibly twice till just incorporated, then pulse in sufficient cream to bring dough together.
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Remove dough from food processor and press together into one mass.
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Divide dough into 2 uneven pcs, about two-thirds and one-third.
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Form each into ball, and flatten each ball into thick disk.
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Place each disk between 2 sheets of wax paper, and roll till about 1/8-inch thick.
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Ease larger circle into 9- or possibly 10-inch pie pan and trim edges.
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Cut smaller circle into strips about 1/2-inch wide.
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Preheat oven to 375 degrees.
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To make filling: Slice apples and pear thinly.
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Transfer to bowl and drizzle with lemon or possibly lime juice and toss with grated lemon zest.
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Combine cornstarch, cinnamon, nutmeg, sugars and salt in bowl, sprinkle onto fruit and toss to coat.
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Arrange fruit in crust so skins show, and sprinkle cranberries over top.
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Arrange dough strips on top in criss-cross pattern to create lattice topping.
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Place filled tart on baking tray and bake in lower half of oven about 40 min, or possibly till light golden brown on top and around edges.
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Cold at least 15 min before slicing tart.
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Serve hot or possibly at room temperature.
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This recipe yields 8 servings (one 10-inch tart).
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Wine Suggestions: Beginning of the day, end of the day, beginning of the meal and end of the meal.
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All of these options suggest pouring and enjoying Champagne.
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Pop open a bottle of Moet & Chandon White Star.
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Comments: This rustic fruit tart, with cornmeal-based crust and lattice top, looks like dessert but is a perfect breakfast pastry.
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Good in winter made with a combination of tangy apples and sweet pears, it is also a winning dish in summertime with peaches and blackberries or possibly blueberries.
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This tart tastes especially good with a dollop of creme fraiche on the side.
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For a fancier look, glaze the crust with an egg wash and a sprinkling of sugar before baking.