Apple-Pear Tart with Apricot Glaze
Home is where the “tart” is. This rustic apple-pear tart is a great comfort dessert. The apricot glaze adds an elegant sheen. It pairs well with tea yet can still be enjoyed anytime!Feel free to share questions or comments below. We love to see renditions – try this recipe and tag @CleanCulinaryCanvas on social media!
Ingredients
- 2 large apples, peeled and thinly sliced
- 1 large pear, peeled and thinly sliced
- 1 ½ cup all-purpose flour
- ½ cup unsalted butter, softened
- 4 oz cream cheese, softened
- 4 ½ tsp cornstarch
- ½ tsp ground cinnamon
- ¼ tsp ground cardamom
- ¼ tsp ground nutmeg
- ¼ cup fresh orange juice
- ⅓ cup brown sugar
- ½ cup apricot jam, warmed
Instructions
- Beat together butter and cream cheese. Gradually add flour, beating until the mixture / dough forms a ball. Cover and refrigerate the dough for 1 hour.
- Preheat oven to 375oF. Line a baking sheet with parchment paper and set aside.
- Combine cornstarch, cinnamon, cardamom, and nutmeg. Stir in orange juice followed by brown sugar until well blended.
- In a large bowl, mix together apples and pears. Add spiced brown sugar mixture. Gently stir until all surfaces of fruits are covered.
- On a lightly floured surface, roll out dough into a 14” diameter circle. Carefully lift and place onto the lined baking sheet.
- Spoon fruit filling over pastry, leaving a 2”crust / border. Fold the edges of the pastry over the filling, leaving the center open and uncovered.
- Bake for 40 – 45 minutes or until crust is golden. The filling will bubble when ready. Once fully baked, remove from oven. Spread apricot jam over exposed crust using a pastry brush. Return glazed tart to oven for 2 – 3 minutes to allow glaze to slightly caramelize. Remove from oven and cool before serving.