Rustic Pear Tart

Name: Rustic Pear Tart
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

11 ingredients

4 steps

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

Directions

1

On a lightly floured surface, roll out pastry into a 14-in. circle. Transfer to a parchment paper-lined
2

; set aside.
3

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.
4

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.