Ma Tante'S Caramelized Pear & Ginger Tart Recipe

Name: Ma Tante'S Caramelized Pear & Ginger Tart
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 4 pears, large, bartlett, peeled and quartered, cut 1 1/2 - 2-inch thick slices; 3 tablespoons butter; 1/2 cup sugar, brown; 2 teaspoons ginger, candied, finely minced; 1 pie crust, unbaked; 2 eggs, large; 2/3 cup cream, hard (whipping cream); 6 tablespoons almonds, ground; 4 teaspoons pear brandy (optional... may use pear nectar); 1 cup cream, whipped cream, garnish; 1 teaspoon ginger, candied, shredded, garnish (optional)

Servings: persons

4 pears, large, bartlett, peeled and quartered, cut 1 1/2 - 2-inch thick slices
3 tablespoons butter
1/2 cup sugar, brown
2 teaspoons ginger, candied, finely minced
1 pie crust, unbaked
2 eggs, large
2/3 cup cream, hard (whipping cream)
6 tablespoons almonds, ground
4 teaspoons pear brandy (optional... may use pear nectar)
1 cup cream, whipped cream, garnish
1 teaspoon ginger, candied, shredded, garnish (optional)

1
Preheat oven to 400 degrees.
2
Peel and slice pears,
3
Caramelize the pears in butter and 3 tbsps sugar. Cook until a nice golden brown and set aside to cool.
4
Arrange the cooled, caramelized pears nicely in the unbaked pie crust.
5
Blend together the eggs, remaining sugar, minced candied ginger, cream, ground almonds and pear brandy or nectar.
6
Pour the custard mixture over the pears and place in a preheated oven and bake for 25 - 30 minutes. (or until done)
7
Let rest for 10 minutes before serving -- this is equally as good cold as it is warm.
8
When ready garnish with a large dollop of whipped cream and sprinkle remaining shredded candied ginger overtop.
9
Enjoy, enjoy, enjoy!

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

You need 11 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 4 pears, large, bartlett, peeled and quartered, cut 1 1/2 - 2-inch thick slices, 3 tablespoons butter, 1/2 cup sugar, brown, 2 teaspoons ginger, candied, finely minced, and more.

Yes, Ma Tante'S Caramelized Pear & Ginger 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.

Ma Tante'S Caramelized Pear & Ginger Tart

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