Description
Indulge in the warmth of autumn with the Chai Spiced Pear Almond Crumble Tart: A 42-year Secret. This delightful dessert features ripe pears enveloped in a fragrant chai spice blend, topped with a crunchy almond crumble that creates a perfect balance of flavors and textures. Ideal for family gatherings or holiday celebrations, this tart is both visually stunning and incredibly easy to make, making it a crowd-pleaser. With customizable ingredients, you can tailor it to your taste while impressing your guests. Enjoy the delightful layers of spiced fruit and nutty crumble that will leave everyone coming back for seconds.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 cup cold unsalted butter, cubed
- 4 ripe pears, peeled, cored, and sliced
- 1/2 cup granulated sugar
- 1/4 cup brown sugar
- 1 cup rolled oats
- 1/2 cup chopped almonds
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 cup ice water
- 2 tablespoons all-purpose flour (for filling)
- 1 teaspoon chai spice blend
- 1/2 teaspoon ground ginger
- 1/4 teaspoon ground cardamom
Instructions
- Make the pastry by whisking together flour, sugar, and salt. Cut in cold butter until crumbly. Add ice water gradually until dough forms. Chill for at least 30 minutes.
- Prepare filling by mixing sliced pears with brown sugar, flour, and spices.
- For the crumble topping, combine oats, almonds, brown sugar, and melted butter until mixed.
- Roll out chilled dough into a circle and transfer to a tart pan. Fill with pear mixture and top with crumble.
- Bake at 375°F (190°C) for 40-50 minutes until golden brown.
- Prep Time: 30 minutes
- Cook Time: 50 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Autumn
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice (100g)
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 18g
- Sodium: 120mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 36g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 4g
- Cholesterol: 40mg