Description
A refined French dessert featuring ripe pears on a buttery crust, glazed with fig preserves for a harmonious blend of sweetness and tartness. Perfect for autumn gatherings or cozy evenings.
Ingredients
Crust:
1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
5 tablespoons sugar
1/2 teaspoon salt
12 tablespoons unsalted butter (melted)
Filling:
8 large ripe pears, washed and halved
3 tablespoons unsalted butter
1 tablespoon water
3/4 cup fig preserves
1/4 teaspoon salt
Instructions
Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C)
Mix flour, sugar, and salt in a bowl
Add melted butter and mix until crumbly
Press mixture into a 9-inch tart pan
Bake crust for 10 minutes, then cool slightly
Sauté pear halves with 3 tbsp butter and water until tender
Arrange pears on cooled crust
Spread fig preserves evenly over pears
Place in oven and bake for 25 minutes
Cool completely before slicing
Notes
Ensure pears are ripe but firm for best texture
Glaze forms naturally during baking
Store leftovers in an airtight container for up to 3 days
Optional: Serve with vanilla ice cream
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 450
- Sugar: 15g
- Sodium: 120mg
- Fat: 21g
- Saturated Fat: 13g
- Carbohydrates: 50g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 4g
- Cholesterol: 50mg