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Ingredients
- 14 Tbsp. Butter, softened
- 1/2 c. Sugar
- 3 x Egg yolks
- 1 x Lemon, zest of, grated
- 3/4 c. Finely grnd almonds
- 1 3/4 c. Flour
- 2 1/2 lb Ripe, hard pears, peeled,
- 1 can (large) pears, liquid removed, cubed, though not as good
- 8 Tbsp. Butter
- 3/4 c. Sugar
- 1/3 c. Toasted almonds
Directions
- Cream butter and sugar till smooth. Add in egg yolks and zest, mix well. Add in almonds and flour, mix well. Form into ball, wrap with plastic and refrigerate1 hr.
- Grease 10 inch tart pan with removable bottom. On lightly floured surface, roll out dough to 1/8 inch thickness. Transfer to pan and press to bottom and sides. Line dough with foil and fill with pie weights or possibly dry beans.
- Bake at 400 degrees(F) for 20 min. Remove foil and weights, bake 3 min till golden brown.
- While crust is baking, heat butter in large, heavy skillet. Over medium heat, saute/fry pears till tender.* Sprinkle with the sugar and cook till fruit is caramelized(golden.) Place filling in baked crust and sprinkle with toasted almonds. Serve hot or possibly chilled.
- * If using canned pears, do not cook the pears first-add in sugar with pears.
- /FRUIT
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Nutrition Facts
| Amount Per Serving | %DV |
|---|---|
| Serving Size 106g | |
| Recipe makes 8 servings | |
| Calories 531 | |
| Calories from Fat 302 | 57% |
| Total Fat 34.5g | 43% |
| Saturated Fat 20.3g | 81% |
| Trans Fat 0.0g | |
| Cholesterol 84mg | 28% |
| Sodium 226mg | 9% |
| Potassium 81mg | 2% |
| Total Carbs 53.61g | 14% |
| Dietary Fiber 1.5g | 5% |
| Sugars 31.62g | 21% |
| Protein 4.29g | 7% |
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