Pear-Almond Tart with Graham Cracker Crust

A sweet almond filling and a fresh, ripe pear tops a homemade graham cracker crust in this easy and delicious tart.

• Preparation Time: 15 mins
• Cooking Time: 45 mins
• Total Time: 60 mins
• Calories: 329 Calories

Ingredients

• ¼ cup white sugar
• 1 large egg
• 1 cup graham cracker crumbs
• 1 tablespoon all-purpose flour
• 7 tablespoons white sugar
• ¼ cup unsalted butter, melted
• ⅔ cup blanched slivered almonds
• 6 tablespoons unsalted butter, at room temperature
• 1 ripe pear, cut in half and thinly sliced
• 2 tablespoons apricot preserves (Optional)

Recipe Instructions

Step 1

Preheat the oven to 375 degrees F (190 degrees C).

Step 2

Combine almonds, sugar, butter, flour, and egg for filling in a food processor; process until fine. Set aside.

Step 3

Combine graham cracker crumbs, sugar, and melted butter for crust in a food processor and process until fine.

Step 4

Press graham cracker mixture into the bottom of a 9-inch springform pan. Pour almond filling into the pan and spread evenly. Place sliced pears in a ring around the top of the tart.

Step 5

Bake in the preheated oven until almond filling is set and not jiggly, about 40 minutes. Remove from the oven and let cool.

Step 6

Meanwhile, melt apricot jam in a small saucepan over medium heat. Brush over the top of the tart.