Lemon and Thyme Pear Tart with Apricot Glaze

Name: Lemon and Thyme Pear Tart with Apricot Glaze
Prep time: 25 min
Total time: 1 h 30 min
Yield: 8 serving(s)
Ingredients: 1 lemon; 1 c. all-purpose flour; 1/4 tsp. baking powder; 1/2 c. (1 stick) unsalted butter, at room temp; 1/4 tsp. Kosher salt; 1/2 c. plus 1 tablespoon sugar; 1 large egg; 3 small Bartlett pears, peeled, halved and cored; 1/4 tsp. ground cinnamon; 1/4 tsp. ground ginger; 2 tbsp. apricot preserves; 4 fresh thyme sprigs, torn into small pieces

By The Good Housekeeping Test KitchenPublished: Oct 2, 2017

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lemon and thyme pear tart with apricot glaze thanksgiving desserts

Mike Garten

Yields:

8 serving(s)

Prep Time:

25 mins

Total Time:

1 hr 30 mins

With a sweet apricot glaze, this tart is a perfect balance between tang and sugary goodness.

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Ingredients

1 lemon
1 cup all-purpose flour
1/4 tsp. baking powder
1/2 cup (1 stick) unsalted butter, at room temp
1/4 tsp. Kosher salt
1/2 cup plus 1 tablespoon sugar
1 large egg
3 small Bartlett pears, peeled, halved and cored
1/4 tsp. ground cinnamon
1/4 tsp. ground ginger
2 Tbsp. apricot preserves
4 fresh thyme sprigs, torn into small pieces

Directions

1. Step 1Heat oven to 350°F. Lightly coat 14" by 4" tart pan with removable bottom with nonstick cooking spray. From lemon, grate 1/2 teaspoon zest and squeeze 1 tablespoon juice; set juice aside. In medium bowl, whisk together flour, lemon zest, baking powder and salt.
2. Step 2In large bowl, with electric mixer on medium speed, beat butter and 1/2 cup sugar until light and fluffy, about 3 minutes. Reduce speed to low; beat in egg. Gradually add flour mixture, mixing until incorporated (dough will be very soft).
3. Step 3Transfer dough to prepared tart pan; with floured fingers, push dough evenly into bottom and up sides of pan.
4. Step 4Arrange pear halves, cut sides down, alternating top-to-bottom. Sprinkle with cinnamon, ginger and remaining 1 tablespoon sugar. Bake until crust is golden brown, 55 to 65 minutes; let cool on wire rack.
5. Step 5In small microwave-safe bowl, combine apricot preserves and lemon juice. Microwave 30 seconds or until bubbling; mix to combine. Brush gently over entire tart; sprinkle with thyme to serve.