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Apple Pear Tart

Apple Pear Tart comes together with Sugar, Butter, Ground Cinnamon, Vanilla, and Wine Butter And Cinnamon Cook Covered. Add it to your meal plan and shop the whole list in one go.

Ingredients

• 2/3 cup
• 1/4 cup
• 1/8 tsp
• 1/2 tsp
• 1 tsp
• 1/8 tsp
• 1/3 cup
• 1 tsp
• 1 cup
• 1/4 tsp
• 1/4 cup

Method (preview)

1. 1

   Fit dough into a 10 or 11 inch flan pan with a removable bottom; press bottom and sides gently to remove air bubbles.

2. 2

   Turn the overlapping dough edges to inside; press against sides of pan.

3. 3

   Prick sides with fork.

4. 4

   Bake in a 400 oven for 20 minutes. Remove foil and beans. Bake 10 to 15 minutes more or till golden; set aside.

5. 5

   Simmer 5 minutes or till mixture is thickened; stir frequently.

6. 6

   Remove from heat; stir in Kirsch and vanilla. Cool slightly.

7. 7

   Spread in bottom of baked tart shell.

8. 8

   In a small saucepan combine the 1/4 cup wine, apricot preserves,

9. 9

   Bring to boiling; add sliced apples and pears.

10. 10

    Cook about 7 minutes or till apples are translucent.

11. 11

    Drain, reserving liquid.

12. 12

    Arrange apple slices in a circle and pear slices in rows. Cook reserved liquid till reduced to 2 tablespoons; stir in cognac.

13. 13

    Spoon over fruit. Serves 10.

14. 14

    Combine flour and salt.

15. 15

    Cut in butter and shortening with a fork or pastry cutter until mixture resembles coarse crumbs.

16. 16

    Make a well in the center.

17. 17

    Beat together egg yolk and water.

18. 18

    Add to flour mixture.

19. 19

    Using a fork, stir just till dough forms a ball.

20. 20

    Turn onto a lightly floured surface and knead 3 or 4 times.

21. 21

    Wrap in clear plastic wrap and chill 20 minutes in frezzer or 2 1/2 hours in refrigerator before rolling.