Pear Tart
1 cup all purpose flour, sifted or lifted
2 tablespoons sugar
pinch of fine sea salt
1/4 cup unsalted butter, softened but not melted
1 egg
3-4 firm but ripe pears
1/2 cup sugar
pinch of fine sea salt
1/4 cup best quality fruity honey or pure maple syrup
pinches of lavender, if desired
In food processor with steel chopping blade in place, combine flour,
sugar, and salt. Whirl to blend. Add butter and egg and blend just to
form a ball. Wrap in plastic wrap and chill about 30 minutes. Preheat
oven to 350 degrees. On lightly floured work surface, roll out dough
into a round about 1/8 inch thick. Transfer to a parchment lined or a
non-stick baking sheet with sides. Roll up and crimp the edges to shape
a free-form circular tart shell with a rim about 1/4" high. Make a
decorative trim with any excess dough, if desired. Peel the pears, core
them, and slice them evenly. Arrange the slices in circles, overlapping
as you go. Sprinkle with the sugar and salt. Bake 40-50 minutes, or
until both pears and pastry are browned. Warm the honey for 30 seconds
in the microwave oven and gently brush the pears. Sprinkle with just a
bit of lavender, if desired. Using the super transporter, slip the tart
onto a platter, slice, and serve.
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