Ina Garten Pear Tart Recipe
Want to make a stunning dessert? Try the Ina Garten Pear Tart Recipe. This elegant tart is surprisingly simple.
Equipment
- Rolling Pin
- Mixing bowl
- 9-inch tart pan
- Parchment paper
- Sharp knife
- Pastry brush
Ingredients
- For the crust you need flour and butter.
- Add sugar and salt for flavor.
- Use one egg yolk for binding.
- For the filling get ripe pears.
- You need apricot jam for glazing.
- Grab some sugar for sprinkling.
- Butter adds richness to the filling.
Instructions
- Mix flour, sugar, and salt together.
- Cut cold butter into small pieces.
- Work it until it looks crumbly.
- Add egg yolk and combine gently.
- Form dough into a flat disk.
- Wrap it and refrigerate for 30 minutes.
- Peel the pears carefully with a knife.
- Cut them in half lengthwise.
- Remove the cores using a spoon.
- Slice each half into thin pieces.
- Keep slices together for easier arranging.
- Roll dough into a 11-inch circle.
- Press it into your tart pan.
- Trim excess dough from the edges.
- Arrange pear slices in a circle pattern.
- Overlap them slightly for a pretty look.
- Dot with small pieces of butter.
- Sprinkle sugar over the top generously.
- Bake at 375°F for 45 minutes.
- The pears should turn golden brown.
- The crust will be beautifully crispy.
- Let it cool for 10 minutes.
- Warm apricot jam and brush over pears.
- This creates a shiny, professional finish.
Notes
- Use cold butter for flaky crust.
- Choose ripe but firm pears for best results.
- Anjou or Bartlett pears work perfectly.
- Don't skip the jam glaze step.
- It adds shine and extra sweetness.
- Serve warm with vanilla ice cream.
- Make the dough a day ahead to save time.