French-Style Pear Tart with Almond and Honey Caramel

Ingredients

• 2 cups flour, sifted
• 1 cup unsalted butter, cold and diced
• 1 cup sugar
• 1 pinch salt
• 1 large egg, beaten
• 1 cup ground almonds
• 4 medium ripe pears, peeled, cored, and sliced

• 1 cup honey
• 1 cup heavy cream
• 1 tablespoon unsalted butter
• 1 teaspoon vanilla extract

Method

1. 01
   Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C).
2. 02
   In a large bowl, combine sifted flour, sugar, and salt. Add cold diced butter and rub in with your fingertips until the mixture resembles breadcrumbs.
3. 03
   Add the beaten egg and mix until the dough comes together. Shape into a disk, wrap in plastic wrap, and refrigerate for 30 minutes.
4. 04
   Roll out the chilled dough on a lightly floured surface and fit it into a 9-inch tart pan. Trim the edges and prick the base with a fork.
5. 05
   Sprinkle the ground almonds evenly over the base of the tart shell.
6. 06
   Arrange the pear slices in a circular pattern over the almonds.
7. 07
   Bake the tart in the preheated oven for 30-35 minutes, or until the pears are tender and the crust is golden.
8. 08
   Meanwhile, prepare the honey caramel sauce by combining honey, heavy cream, and butter in a small saucepan. Heat gently, stirring until the butter melts and the mixture is smooth.
9. 09
   Remove from heat and stir in vanilla extract. Let the sauce cool slightly.
10. 10
    Once the tart is baked, remove it from the oven and let it cool slightly. Drizzle the honey caramel sauce over the top.
11. 11
    Serve the tart warm or at room temperature, perhaps with a scoop of vanilla ice cream or a dollop of whipped cream.