Ma Tante's Caramelized Pear Ginger Tart Recipe

Indulge in this irresistible Caramelized Pear & Ginger Tart! A quick and easy dessert that's simply divine. The perfect blend of sweet caramelized pears, crunchy almonds, and spicy candied ginger creates a flavor explosion. This recipe, passed down from my aunt, uses a buttery shortbread crust (feel free to use your favorite!) for the ultimate taste sensation. Get ready for a dessert that's 'too die for!'

Prep Time 20 mins

Cook Time 40 mins

Calories 937.5 kcal

Protein 23g

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Ingredients for Ma Tante's Caramelized Pear Ginger Tart

3 ripe but firm pears, peeled, cored, and thinly sliced
4 tablespoons (1/2 stick) unsalted butter
6 tablespoons granulated sugar (3 tbsp for caramelizing pears, 3 tbsp for custard)
Ginger
Pie Crust
2 large eggs
1/2 cup heavy cream
Almonds
Pear Brandy

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How to Make Ma Tante's Caramelized Pear Ginger Tart

Preheat oven to 400°F (200°C).
In a medium saucepan, melt butter over medium heat. Add 3 tablespoons of sugar and cook, stirring constantly, until melted and golden brown.
Add the sliced pears to the caramelized sugar and butter mixture. Cook, stirring occasionally, until pears are tender and slightly caramelized (about 8-10 minutes). Set aside to cool.
Meanwhile, gently press the shortbread crust into a 9-inch pie plate.
Arrange the cooled caramelized pears evenly in the pie crust.
In a blender or food processor, combine the eggs, remaining 3 tablespoons of sugar, minced candied ginger, heavy cream, ground almonds, and pear brandy or nectar (if using). Blend until smooth.
Pour the custard mixture over the arranged pears in the pie crust.
Bake in the preheated oven for 25-30 minutes, or until the custard is set and lightly golden brown.
Let the tart cool for at least 10 minutes before serving. It's delicious warm or cold!
Garnish with a generous dollop of whipped cream and sprinkle with extra minced candied ginger.
Enjoy your delicious Ma Tante's Caramelized Pear & Ginger Tart!

Nutrition Information (Approximate per serving)

Sodium

17 g

Sugar

193g

Fat

148g

Carbs

29g

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Frequently Asked Questions

How long does it take to make Ma Tante's Caramelized Pear Ginger Tart?

Ma Tante's Caramelized Pear Ginger Tart takes about 60 minutes from start to finish — roughly 20 minutes to prepare and 40 minutes to cook.

How many calories are in Ma Tante's Caramelized Pear Ginger Tart?

Ma Tante's Caramelized Pear Ginger Tart has approximately 937.5 calories per serving, with about 23 g protein, 29 g carbohydrates and 97 g fat.

What ingredients do I need for Ma Tante's Caramelized Pear Ginger Tart?

The key ingredients for Ma Tante's Caramelized Pear Ginger Tart are Pears, Butter, Sugar, Ginger, Pie Crust, Eggs. See the full list with measurements above.