Desription[]
I made this when someone gave us some fresh pears from the tree in their yard... It is verryyy good! I used Amaretto instead of brandy...that is what I had on hand, but if need be you could use unsweetened juice. If you have not tried Saigon Cinnamon from McCormick ... it is really good... I am hooked on it! Take care, Gloria
- Contributed by Healthy Recipes for Diabetic Friends Y-Group
- Source: Diabetic Living Diet Online
- Prep Time: 40 minutes | Cook Time: 40 minutes | Total Time: 1 h 20 minutes
- Servings: 10
Ingredients[]
Country Pear Tart[]
- ⅓ cup dried cherries
- 3 tbsp brandy
- 2 tbsp granulated sugar
- 1 tbsp cornstarch
- ¼ tsp ground cinnamon
- 4 cups pears
- 1 tsp lemon peel
- 1 tsp vanilla
- all-purpose flour
- 1 tbsp almonds, sliced
- fat-free milk
Browned Butter Pastry[]
- 2 tbsp butter
- 1¼ cups whole-wheat pastry flour
- ¼ tsp salt
- 2 tbsp shortening
- 4 tbsp water
- 1 tbsp sugar
Directions[]
Country Pear Tart[]
- In a small saucepan, combine dried cherries and brandy or apple juice.
- Heat over low heat just until liquid is hot but not boiling; set aside to cool and plump cherries.
- In a large bowl, stir together the 2 tablespoons granulated sugar, the cornstarch, and cinnamon.
- Gently stir in pears, cherries and any remaining soaking liquid, lemon peel, and vanilla.
- Preheat oven to 375°F.
- Line a large baking sheet with foil; sprinkle lightly with flour.
- Place browned butter pastry on baking sheet; roll from center to the edges, forming a circle about 13 inches in diameter.
- Transfer pear mixture to center of crust, leaving a 2-inch border.
- Fold border up over pear mixture, pleating pastry as necessary to fit.
- Sprinkle center with sliced almonds.
- Brush top and sides of crust with milk.
- If desired, sprinkle lightly with additional granulated or coarse sugar.
- Bake for 40 to 45 minutes or until crust is golden brown.
- Serve warm or cooled.
Browned Butter Pastry[]
- In a small saucepan, melt 2 tablespoons butter over medium heat until light brown; set aside to cool slightly.
- In a medium bowl, stir together 1¼ cups whole wheat pastry flour, 1 tablespoon sugar, and ¼ teaspoon salt.
- Using a pastry blender, cut in 2 tablespoons shortening and the browned butter until mixture resembles crumbs.
- Sprinkle 1 tablespoon cold water over part of the mixture; toss gently with a fork.
- Push moistened dough to side of bowl.
- Repeat moistening flour mixture, using 1 tablespoon cold water at a time, until all of the flour-shortening mixture is moistened (4 to 5 tablespoons cold water total).
- Form dough into a ball.
Nutritional information[]
Per serving:
- 185 Calories | 6g Total Fat | 2g Saturated Fat | 6mg Cholesterol | 77mg Sodium | 29g Carbs | 4g Dietary Fiber | 2g Protein
- Exchanges: Fruit: 1 | Other Carb: 1 | Fat: 1
- Carb Choices: 2