Rustic Pear Tart With Toffee Sauce Recipe

Name: Rustic Pear Tart With Toffee Sauce
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1 (15-ounce) package refrigerated piecrusts; 4 tablespoons butter or margarine, melted; 1 (12-ounce) almond filling; 2 tablespoons sugar; 1/4 cup amaretto, divided; 1 large egg; 1 teaspoon vanilla extract; 1/4 teaspoon almond extract; 2 medium red pears, peeled and thinly sliced; 1/2 cup apricot preserves; 1 tablespoon butter or margarine; Toffee Sauce; Toffee Whipped Cream

Servings: persons

1 (15-ounce) package refrigerated piecrusts
4 tablespoons butter or margarine, melted
1 (12-ounce) almond filling
2 tablespoons sugar
1/4 cup amaretto, divided
1 large egg
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
1/4 teaspoon almond extract
2 medium red pears, peeled and thinly sliced
1/2 cup apricot preserves
1 tablespoon butter or margarine
Toffee Sauce
Toffee Whipped Cream

1
Unfold piecrusts; stack on a lightly floured surface. Roll into a 14-inch circle; place on a parchment-lined baking sheet.
2
Stir together melted butter, almond filling, and 2 tablespoons amaretto until blended; spread on piecrust to within 3 inches of edge.
3
Toss together sugar and pears; arrange in circles, overlapping slices, on top of filling.
4
Cook preserves in a saucepan over low heat until melted. Pour through a fine wire-mesh strainer, discarding solids. Stir in 1 tablespoon butter and remaining 2 tablespoons amaretto; drizzle over pears.
5
Fold outer 3 inches of dough towards center, pressing lightly to seal.
6
Bake at 400u00b0 on bottom rack 30 minutes or until golden brown. Cool on baking sheet on wire rack 15 minutes. Serve with Toffee Fudge Sauce and Toffee Whipped Cream.
7
Rustic Apple Tart: Substitute 2 Granny Smith apples for red pears.
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Note: For testing purposes only, we used Solo Almond Filling.
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Steve Maynard
10
San Francisco, CA

340

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* 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.
Coconut cream is a reliable plant-based alternative to dairy cream.

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 13 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 1 (15-ounce) package refrigerated piecrusts, 4 tablespoons butter or margarine, melted, 1 (12-ounce) almond filling, 2 tablespoons sugar, and more.

Yes, Rustic Pear Tart With Toffee Sauce 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.

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Rustic Pear Tart With Toffee Sauce

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Variations & substitutions

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