Poached Pear Tart with Pistachios, Thyme & Honey Glaze
Servings: 8
An elegant seasonal dessert with poached pears, almond filling, a golden tart shell, pistachios, thyme, and a delicate honey glaze.
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Ingredients
- 1 prepared 9-inch tart shell baked and cooled
- 3 ripe but firm pears
- 3 cups water
- 1/2 cup granulated sugar or maple syrup
- 1 tablespoon fresh lemon juice
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1 cinnamon stick optional
- 2 –3 sprigs fresh thyme
Almond Filling
- 1/2 cup almond flour
- 1/4 cup unsalted butter softened, or dairy-free butter
- 1/4 cup sugar or maple sugar
- 1 large egg
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1/4 teaspoon almond extract optional
- Pinch of sea salt
For Finishing
- 1/4 cup pistachios chopped
- 2 tablespoons honey or maple syrup
- 1 teaspoon lemon juice
- Fresh thyme leaves
- Pinch of flaky sea salt optional
Instructions
- Peel, halve or quarter, and core the pears.
- Combine water, sugar or maple syrup, lemon juice, vanilla, cinnamon, and thyme in a saucepan.
- Bring to a gentle simmer and add pears.
- Poach for 12–18 minutes, until tender but still holding shape.
- Remove pears and let cool slightly.
- Mix almond flour, butter, sugar, egg, vanilla, almond extract, and salt until smooth.
- Spread almond filling into the baked tart shell.
- Arrange poached pears over the filling.
- Bake at 350°F for 20–25 minutes, until filling is set and lightly golden.
- Warm honey or maple syrup with lemon juice.
- Brush glaze over the pears.
- Finish with pistachios, thyme, and flaky sea salt if desired.
Notes
Use firm pears so they hold their shape. Add pistachios shortly before serving for the best texture.