Pear and Almond Frangipane with Apricot Sauce Recipe

Name: Pear and Almond Frangipane with Apricot Sauce
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 4 1/2 cups water; 4 1/2 cups sugar; 3 tablespoons fresh lemon juice; 1/4 teaspoon vanilla extract; 8 Anjou pears, peeled, halved, cored; 1 18-ounce jar apricot preserves; 1/4 cup dark rum; 2 cups almonds, toasted; 6 large eggs; 1/8 teaspoon almond extract

Servings: persons

4 1/2 cups water
4 1/2 cups sugar
3 tablespoons fresh lemon juice
1/4 teaspoon vanilla extract
8 Anjou pears, peeled, halved, cored
1 18-ounce jar apricot preserves
1/4 cup dark rum
2 cups almonds, toasted
6 large eggs
1/8 teaspoon almond extract

1
Combine water, 2 1/2 cups sugar, lemon juice and vanilla in large pot.
2
Stir over medium-high heat until sugar dissolves.
3
Add pears.
4
Bring liquid to boil.
5
Reduce heat to medium; simmer until pears are just tender, turning occasionally, about 10 minutes.
6
Cool pears in poaching liquid.
7
Stir preserves in small saucepan until melted.
8
Add rum.
9
(Pears and sauce can be made 1 day ahead.
10
Cover separately; chill.)
11
Preheat oven to 350F.
12
Butter 10- to 11-inch-diameter quiche dish with about 1 1/2-inch-high sides.
13
Grind nuts in processor.
14
Add 1 3/4 cups sugar, eggs and almond extract.
15
Process until well blended.
16
Pour into dish.
17
Drain pears; arrange atop batter, cut side down and stem end toward center.
18
Bake until tester inserted into cake comes out clean, about 1 hour.
19
Cool on rack.
20
Rewarm apricot sauce over medium-low heat.
21
Serve cake with sauce.

1504

kcal

Calories

Fat

243

Carbs

Protein

Fat Carbs Protein

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

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

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

You need 10 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 4 1/2 cups water, 4 1/2 cups sugar, 3 tablespoons fresh lemon juice, 1/4 teaspoon vanilla extract, and more.

Yes, Pear and Almond Frangipane with Apricot Sauce falls under the General category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3–4 days. Reheat gently before serving.

Pear and Almond Frangipane with Apricot Sauce

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