RUSTIC AUTUMN FRUIT TART

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This impressive dessert is a hit at my house. It's fast, easy and delicious! An apricot jam glaze lends a pretty sheen to the buttery pastry that envelopes tender apple and pear slices. -Jennifer Richards, Pine Beach, New Jersey

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories Desserts

Time 1h5m

Yield 6 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 12

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Ingredients

1/2 cup butter, softened
4 ounces cream cheese, softened
1-1/2 cups all-purpose flour
2 large apples, peeled and thinly sliced
1 medium pear, peeled and thinly sliced
4-1/2 teaspoons cornstarch
1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon
1/4 teaspoon ground cardamom
1/4 teaspoon ground nutmeg
1/4 cup orange juice
1/3 cup packed brown sugar
1/2 cup apricot jam, warmed

Steps:

In a small bowl, beat butter and cream cheese until smooth. Gradually add flour, beating just until mixture forms a ball. Cover and refrigerate for 1 hour., Preheat oven to 375°. In a large bowl, combine apples and pear. In a small bowl, combine cornstarch and spices; stir in orange juice until smooth. Stir in brown sugar until blended. Add to apple mixture and stir gently to coat., On a lightly floured surface, roll out dough into a 14-in. circle. Transfer to a parchment-lined baking sheet. Spoon filling over the pastry to within 2 in. of edges. Fold up edges of pastry over filling, leaving center uncovered., Bake 40-45 minutes or until crust is golden and filling is bubbly. Spread with apricot jam. Using parchment, slide tart onto a wire rack to cool.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 483 calories, Fat 22g fat (14g saturated fat), Cholesterol 61mg cholesterol, Sodium 180mg sodium, Carbohydrate 69g carbohydrate (32g sugars, Fiber 3g fiber), Protein 5g protein.