Pear and hazelnut frangipane tart recipe for a delicious dessert

Ingredients for Pear and hazelnut frangipane tart

• 120 g hazelnuts, toasted, loose skins rubbed off in a kitchen towel, and cooled

• 100 g caster sugar

• 30 g plain flour

• 90 g cold unsalted butter, softened

• 2 large eggs

• 5 ml vanilla extract

• 2.5 ml almond extract

• 1 tart shell

• 3 firm-ripe Bosc or Anjou pears

• 80 g apricot preserves, heated and strained

How to make Pear and hazelnut frangipane tart

1. Preheat the oven to 180°C (conventional) or 160°C (fan).

2. Pulse the hazelnuts with 50 g of sugar in a food processor until finely ground, then add the flour and pulse to combine.

3. Beat together the butter and the remaining 50 g of sugar using an electric mixer on moderately high speed until pale and fluffy.

4. Add the eggs one at a time, beating well after each addition, then mix in the extracts.

5. Reduce the mixer speed to low and gently fold in the nut mixture until just combined.

6. Spread the frangipane filling evenly in the tart shell.

7. Peel, halve, and core the pears, then cut them lengthwise into 0.5 cm thick slices, keeping the slices together to maintain the pear shape.

8. Arrange the pears decoratively on the filling, fanning the slices slightly.

9. Bake for 30–40 minutes, or until the pears are golden and the frangipane is puffed and golden brown.

10. Brush the pears (not the filling) with preserves and allow the tart to cool completely in the pan on a wire rack before removing the side of the pan.

Disclaimer
While every effort has been made to ensure the information is accurate and up to date, individual needs may vary and dietary requirements can differ based on personal health conditions. Always check food labels and allergen information before preparing or consuming any recipe. If you have specific health concerns, allergies, intolerances, or are following a medically prescribed diet, seek advice from your GP, pharmacist, or a registered dietitian before making significant changes to your diet or lifestyle.