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Soft and spongy, this buttery tart puffs up beautifully when cooked. Although fitting for fall with apples or pears, it works year round; nectarines or peaches are particularly delicious, and go equally well with the apricot glaze.
By Woman's Day Kitchen
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Nutritional Information

Calories300
Total Fat12g
Saturated Fat8g
Cholesterol54mg
Sodium87mg
Total Carbohydrate47g
Dietary Fiber3g
Sugarsn/a
Protein3g
Calcium--
Jonny Valiant/Woman's Day
Serves: 8
Total Time: 1 hr 30 min
Prep Time: 30 min
Ingredients
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1 cup(s) all-purpose flour
1/4 teaspoon(s) baking powder
1/4 teaspoon(s) Kosher salt
1/2 cup(s) (1 stick) unsalted butter, at room temperature
1/2 cup(s) sugar
1 tablespoon(s) sugar
1 large egg
1/2 teaspoon(s) almond extract (optional)
4 Bosc or Barlett pears
1/4 teaspoon(s) ground cinnamon
1/4 cup(s) apricot jam
1 tablespoon(s) fresh lemon juice
Directions
Heat oven to 350°F. Coat a 9- to 10-inch tart pan Information Securitywith removable bottom with cooking spray and set aside. In a medium bowl, whisk together the flour, baking powder, and salt.
Using an electric mixer, beat the butter and 1/2 cup sugar in a large bowl until light and fluffy; beat in the egg and almond extract (if using). Reduce the mixer speed to medium and gradually add the flour mixture, mixing until fully incorporated (the dough will be very soft).
Using a small spatula, spread the dough evenly into the bottom and up the sides of the tart pan. With floured fingers, even out the sides of the crust, if necessary
(you will need to continue to flour your fingers while pressing).
Peel, core, and cut each pear into 1 1/2- to 2-inch wedges. Arrange one ring of pears with the tips pointing toward the center and slightly overlapping them on top of the dough. Top with another ring, working in the opposite direction. Sprinkle with the cinnamon and remaining tablespoon sugar. Bake until the crust is golden brown and the pears are tender, 65 to 75 minutes. Let cool for 1 hour.
In a saucepan, combine the jam and lemon juice.coffee machines Cook, stirring, over medium heat until the jam has melted. Gently brush the jam mixture over the entire tart.