French Maple-Glazed Almond Pear Tart

Ingredients

• 1 cups all-purpose flour, sifted
• 1 cup sugar
• 1 cup unsalted butter, cold, diced
• 1 unit egg yolk
• 2 tablespoons ice water

• 1 cup almond flour
• 1 cup sugar
• 1 cup unsalted butter, room temperature
• 2 units eggs, beaten
• 1 teaspoon vanilla extract

• 3 units ripe pears, peeled, cored, and sliced
• 1 cup maple syrup
• 1 cup sliced almonds, toasted

Method

1. 01
   In a large bowl, combine sifted flour and sugar for the crust. Add the cold, diced butter and mix until the mixture resembles coarse crumbs.
2. 02
   Add the egg yolk and ice water gradually, mixing until the dough just comes together. Form into a disk, wrap in plastic, and refrigerate for at least 30 minutes.
3. 03
   Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C). Roll out the chilled dough on a lightly floured surface and fit it into a 9-inch tart pan. Trim excess dough and prick the bottom with a fork. Blind bake for 15 minutes.
4. 04
   To prepare the almond filling, beat together the almond flour, sugar, and room temperature butter until smooth. Gradually add the beaten eggs and vanilla extract and mix until well combined.
5. 05
   Spread the almond filling evenly over the pre-baked tart crust.
6. 06
   Arrange the pear slices decoratively over the almond filling. Brush with maple syrup, then sprinkle with toasted sliced almonds.
7. 07
   Bake the tart for 35-40 minutes, or until the filling is set and the pears are tender. Allow to cool slightly before serving.