Pear and Frangipane Crostata with Raspberry Vinegar Glaze

Pear and Frangipane Crostata with Raspberry Vinegar Glaze
Pear and Frangipane Crostata with Raspberry Vinegar Glaze
Pink peppercorns add a lovely floral note to this pretty dessert.
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  • Served Person: Makes 6 to 8 servings
American Fruit Nut Dessert Bake Quick & Easy Raspberry Pear Almond Phyllo/Puff Pastry Dough Bon Appétit Vegetarian Pescatarian Peanut Free Soy Free Kosher
  • 1 large egg
  • 2 tablespoons all purpose flour
  • 3 tablespoons butter, room temperature
  • 5 tablespoons sugar, divided
  • 1 sheet frozen puff pastry (half of 17.3-ounce package), thawed
  • Carbohydrate 31 g(10%)
  • Cholesterol 35 mg(12%)
  • Fat 11 g(17%)
  • Fiber 3 g(13%)
  • Protein 3 g(6%)
  • Saturated Fat 4 g(19%)
  • Sodium 20 mg(1%)
  • Calories 233

Preparation Finely grind almond paste in processor. Add softened butter, flour, and egg; blend until smooth. Preheat oven to 400°F. Roll out puff pastry on floured surface to 13x11-inch rectangle. Fold 3/4 inch of edges over; press to adhere to make 11 1/2x9 1/2-inch rectangle. Transfer to rimmed baking sheet. Pierce surface evenly with fork, avoiding folded edges. Spread almond paste mixture evenly over crust within folded edges. Arrange pear slices atop filling, overlapping slightly. Sprinkle with 1 tablespoon sugar. Bake until crust is deep golden and pears are tender, about 38 minutes. Cool slightly. Meanwhile, stir vinegar and remaining 1/4 cup sugar in heavy small saucepan over medium heat until sugar dissolves. Increase heat; boil until syrup is reduced to 1/4 cup, about 6 minutes. Place tart on platter. Drizzle syrup over. Sprinkle lightly with peppercorns and serve warm. *Black raspberry vinegar is available at some supermarkets and specialty foods stores.

Preparation Finely grind almond paste in processor. Add softened butter, flour, and egg; blend until smooth. Preheat oven to 400°F. Roll out puff pastry on floured surface to 13x11-inch rectangle. Fold 3/4 inch of edges over; press to adhere to make 11 1/2x9 1/2-inch rectangle. Transfer to rimmed baking sheet. Pierce surface evenly with fork, avoiding folded edges. Spread almond paste mixture evenly over crust within folded edges. Arrange pear slices atop filling, overlapping slightly. Sprinkle with 1 tablespoon sugar. Bake until crust is deep golden and pears are tender, about 38 minutes. Cool slightly. Meanwhile, stir vinegar and remaining 1/4 cup sugar in heavy small saucepan over medium heat until sugar dissolves. Increase heat; boil until syrup is reduced to 1/4 cup, about 6 minutes. Place tart on platter. Drizzle syrup over. Sprinkle lightly with peppercorns and serve warm. *Black raspberry vinegar is available at some supermarkets and specialty foods stores.