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Pear and Frangipane Crostata with Raspberry Vinegar Glaze

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Pear and Frangipane Crostata with Raspberry Vinegar Glaze Leo Gong
  • Prep Time

    20 minutes

  • Total Time

    1 hour

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Ingredients

Makes 6 to 8 servings

5 ounces almond paste, crumbled (about 3 3/4 inches of a 5 1/2-inch log)
3 tablespoons butter, room temperature
2 tablespoons all purpose flour
1 large egg
1 sheet frozen puff pastry (half of 17.3-ounce package), thawed
3 large firm but ripe Bosc pears, peeled, halved, cored, cut into 1/3-inch slices
5 tablespoons sugar, divided
1/2 cup black raspberry vinegar* or raspberry vinegar
Crushed pink peppercorns (optional)
  1. Step 1

    Finely grind almond paste in processor. Add softened butter, flour, and egg; blend until smooth.

    Step 2

    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.

    Step 3

    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.

    Step 4

    Place tart on platter. Drizzle syrup over. Sprinkle lightly with peppercorns and serve warm.

Cooks' Note

*Black raspberry vinegar is available at some supermarkets and specialty foods stores.

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  • Terrific! This was a huge hit for a small dinner party. We couldn't find raspberry vinegar, so instead cooked down some blueberries with a tablespoon of sugar and some lemon in a saucepan. I dribbled this mixture over the top of the tart; it didn't look as elegant as in the photo but tasted great. Pastry dough worked very well.

    • OmniEmmi

    • Berkeley, CA

    • 9/3/2014

  • This was my go to dessert this holiday season. It is so simple and incredibly delicious. I have also made it with apples when pears are out of season. I bet it would be good with peaches in the summer as well! I can't recommend this recipe more highly..

    • TennyP

    • Seattle, Wa

    • 1/3/2012

  • I won't rate the recipe because I made several changes, but I do want to highly recommend the glaze! Everyone loved it, and I'll most likely use it again on other desserts as well. One of the changes I made was verysuccessful. I used vanilla sugar (bury a vanilla bean in a canister of sugar for several weeks), and just that little hint of vanilla gave the whole dessert much more depth. It's worth investing in a vanilla bean now and then.

    • Anonymous

    • Texas

    • 11/26/2010

  • I made this recipe all during x-mast.I took filo pastry when I could not find good puff pastry it makes a lighter desert. I also used strawberry vinegar I guess it could also be substituted with redwine vinegar and a bit of jam. Every body loved it. It was a success every time. Diane

    • Anonymous

    • montréal,Québec

    • 3/7/2005

  • This was very easy to make and enjoyed by all. I highly recommend as the perfect end to a special dinner.

    • Anonymous

    • Annapolis, MD

    • 12/15/2004

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