Country Pear Tart

== Desription ==
I made this when someone gave us some fresh pears from the tree in their yard... It is verryyy good! I used Amaretto instead of brandy...that is what I had on hand, but if need be you could use unsweetened juice. If you have not tried
Saigon Cinnamon from McCormick ... it is really good... I am hooked on it! Take care, Gloria
* Contributed by Healthy Recipes for Diabetic Friends Y-Group
* Source: Diabetic Living Diet Online
* Prep Time: 40 minutes | Cook Time: 40 minutes | Total Time: 1 h 20 minutes
* Servings: 10
== Ingredients ==
=== Country Pear Tart ===
* ⅓ cup dried cherries
* 3 tbsp brandy
* 2 tbsp granulated sugar
* 1 tbsp cornstarch
* ¼ tsp ground cinnamon
* 4 cups pears
* 1 tsp lemon peel
* 1 tsp vanilla
* all-purpose flour
* 1 tbsp almonds, sliced
* fat-free milk
=== Browned Butter Pastry ===
* 2 tbsp butter
* 1¼ cups whole-wheat pastry flour
* ¼ tsp salt
* 2 tbsp shortening
* 4 tbsp water
* 1 tbsp sugar
== Directions ==
=== Country Pear Tart ===
# In a small saucepan, combine dried cherries and brandy or apple juice.
# Heat over low heat just until liquid is hot but not boiling; set aside to cool and plump cherries.
# In a large bowl, stir together the 2 tablespoons granulated sugar, the cornstarch, and cinnamon.
# Gently stir in pears, cherries and any remaining soaking liquid, lemon peel, and vanilla.
# Preheat oven to 375°F.
# Line a large baking sheet with foil; sprinkle lightly with flour.
# Place browned butter pastry on baking sheet; roll from center to the edges, forming a circle about 13 inches in diameter.
# Transfer pear mixture to center of crust, leaving a 2-inch border.
# Fold border up over pear mixture, pleating pastry as necessary to fit.
# Sprinkle center with sliced almonds.
# Brush top and sides of crust with milk.
# If desired, sprinkle lightly with additional granulated or coarse sugar.
# Bake for 40 to 45 minutes or until crust is golden brown.
# Serve warm or cooled.
=== Browned Butter Pastry ===
# In a small saucepan, melt 2 tablespoons butter over medium heat until light brown; set aside to cool slightly.
# In a medium bowl, stir together 1¼ cups whole wheat pastry flour, 1 tablespoon sugar, and ¼ teaspoon salt.
# Using a pastry blender, cut in 2 tablespoons shortening and the browned butter until mixture resembles crumbs.
# Sprinkle 1 tablespoon cold water over part of the mixture; toss gently with a fork.
# Push moistened dough to side of bowl.
# Repeat moistening flour mixture, using 1 tablespoon cold water at a time, until all of the flour-shortening mixture is moistened (4 to 5 tablespoons cold water total).
# Form dough into a ball.
== Nutritional information ==
Per serving:
* 185 Calories | 6g Total Fat | 2g Saturated Fat | 6mg Cholesterol | 77mg Sodium | 29g Carbs | 4g Dietary Fiber | 2g Protein
* Exchanges: Fruit: 1 | Other Carb: 1 | Fat: 1
* Carb Choices: 2
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Category:Healthy Recipes for Diabetic Friends
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