RUSTIC PEAR TART

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I saw a recipe for this rustic tart in a cookbook and wanted to try my own version of it. I changed the spices and chose my own fruits. It is a great dessert for the fall.-Lisa Varner, Charleston, South Carolina

Provided by Taste of Home

Time 55m

Yield 8 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 11

Ingredients

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

Steps:

On a lightly floured surface, roll out pastry into a 14-in. circle. Transfer to a parchment-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, slide tart onto a wire rack to cool.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 239 calories, Fat 10g fat (3g saturated fat), Cholesterol 5mg cholesterol, Sodium 107mg sodium, Carbohydrate 37g carbohydrate (18g sugars, Fiber 2g fiber), Protein 3g protein.