Bosc Pear and Roasted Hazelnut Tart - USA Pears

Bosc Pear and Roasted Hazelnut Tart - USA Pears

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This tasty recipe by Diane Morgan features slices of caramelized pears on top.

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Ingredients

  • Tart Crust
  • ¼ cup finely ground hazelnuts (see Cook’s Note)
  • 1 ¼ cups all-purpose flour, plus extra for dusting
  • ½ teaspoon salt
  • 2 teaspoons sugar
  • 4 tablespoons ice-cold unsalted butter, cut into small pieces
  • ¼ cup ice-cold solid vegetable shortening
  • 3 tablespoons sour cream
  • 1 tablespoon ice water
  • Filling
  • ½ cup (1 stick) unsalted butter, cut into small pieces
  • ½ cup sugar
  • 1 large egg yolk
  • 1 large egg
  • 1 tablespoon heavy whipping cream
  • ½ cup finely ground hazelnuts (see Cook’s Note)
  • 1 tablespoon all-purpose flour
  • 3 firm but ripe Bosc USA Pears
  • 2 tablespoons pear brandy, kirsch, or cognac
  • 1 ½ tablespoons sugar

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