Pear Almond Creme Tarts

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   Preheat oven to 375F (190C)

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   Press dough into tart pans.

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   Set aside.

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   In a food processor fitted with metal blade, process almond paste and sugar until softened, about 30 seconds.

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   Add butter and process until incorporated.

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   With motor running, add eggs and vanilla through the feed tube until well incorporated, about 20 seconds.

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   Add flour and process until smooth, about 30 seconds.

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   Divide mixture evenly between tart shells.

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   Slice each pear half vertically into 6 to 8 slices, trying to keep the pear looking like its still intact.

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    Place sliced pear over almond cream, pressing to fan pear.

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    Do this five more times around the tart so you have 6 pear halves on each tart.

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    Bake in preheated oven until crust is light brown and filling is set, 45 to 60 minutes.

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    Variations:

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    Try using 6 fresh peaches, peeled, pitted and cut in half, or 1 cup (250 mL) canned peaches or cherries, drained, in place of the pears for each tart.

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.