RUSTIC PEAR TART

Rustic Pear Tart image

Provided by Chrystal Cackler @journeyrock92

Categories Pies

Number Of Ingredients 11

1 - sheet refrigerated pie pastry
4 cup(s) thinly sliced peeled fresh pears
1/4 cup(s) dried cherries
1 teaspoon(s) vanilla extract
4 tablespoon(s) sugar, divided
4 teaspoon(s) cornstarch
1 teaspoon(s) ground cinnamon
1/2 teaspoon(s) ground ginger
1/4 cup(s) chopped walnuts
1 large egg white
1 tablespoon(s) water

Steps:

On a lightly floured surface, roll out pastry into a 14-in. circle. Transfer to a parchment paper-lined baking sheet; set aside
In a large bowl, combine the pears, cherries and vanilla. Combine 3 tablespoons sugar, cornstarch, cinnamon and ginger; sprinkle over pear mixture and stir gently to combine. Spoon over pastry to within 2 in. of edges; sprinkle with walnuts. Fold edges of pastry over filling, leaving center uncovered.
Beat egg white and water; brush over folded pastry. Sprinkle with remaining sugar. Bake at 375° for 35-40 minutes or until crust is golden and filling is bubbly. Using parchment paper, slide tart onto a wire rack to cool.