RUSTIC FIG, ONION & PEAR TART

Rustic Fig, Onion & Pear Tart image

"This recipe was one of my first creations, and it combines flavors I love. They work together well and are perfectly suited for the rustic crust. I've served this as a side dish and a dessert."-Tina MacKissock, Manchester, New Hampshire

Provided by Taste of Home

Time 1h5m

Yield 12 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 10

Ingredients

3 large sweet onions, halved and thinly sliced
3 medium pears, peeled and sliced
4-1/2 teaspoons olive oil
4-1/2 teaspoons butter
1 cup fig preserves
1 tablespoon plus 1 teaspoon cider vinegar
1/8 teaspoon salt
1 sheet refrigerated pie pastry
1/8 teaspoon pepper
1 egg, beaten

Steps:

In a large skillet, saute onions and pears in oil and butter until softened. Reduce heat to medium-low; cook, stirring occasionally, for 30 minutes or until deep golden brown., Add the preserves, vinegar and salt. Bring to a boil; cook for 5 minutes or until thickened. Cool slightly. , Place half of onion mixture in a food processor; cover and process until pureed. Set remaining onion mixture aside. , Place pie pastry on a greased 12-in. pizza pan. Spoon pureed onion mixture over the pastry to within 2 in. of edges; sprinkle with pepper. Top with reserved onion mixture. Fold up edges of pastry over filling, leaving center uncovered. Brush edges of tart with egg., Bake at 450° for 15-20 minutes or until crust is golden and filling is bubbly.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 228 calories, Fat 8g fat (3g saturated fat), Cholesterol 16mg cholesterol, Sodium 111mg sodium, Carbohydrate 39g carbohydrate (25g sugars, Fiber 2g fiber), Protein 2g protein.