A Perfect Balance of Elegance and Comfort
Looking for a dessert that balances elegance and comfort? Try the Apple, Pear, and Plum Frangipane Deep Dish Tart. It combines a buttery crust, almond frangipane filling, and juicy fruit, making it a feast for the taste buds and a visual showstopper.
Crafting the Perfect Crust
The journey begins with the rich, buttery crust, which provides a tender, flaky base. Made with flour, butter, and a touch of sugar, the dough is chilled, rolled, and pressed evenly into a deep dish tart pan. This ensures the crust supports the indulgent layers without collapsing during baking.
The Heart of the Tart: Almond Frangipane
At the center of the tart lies the almond frangipane—a creamy, nutty mixture that adds richness. Made from ground almonds, butter, sugar, and eggs, it becomes golden and slightly crisp on top, with a smooth interior. Spread evenly over the pre-baked crust, the frangipane provides an irresistible nutty flavor that contrasts beautifully with the sweet fruit.
A Symphony of Flavors
The combination of apples, pears, and plums truly sets this tart apart. Each fruit offers its unique flavor and texture: apples provide a firm, tart bite, pears bring delicate sweetness, and plums add a juicy, tangy note. Sliced thinly and arranged in overlapping layers on top of the frangipane, the fruits create a visually stunning pattern. This arrangement also allows the flavors to meld beautifully during baking.
The Baking Magic
As the tart bakes, your kitchen will fill with the inviting aroma of almonds and fruit. The natural sugars in the fruit caramelize, blending seamlessly with the nutty frangipane. Meanwhile, the crust turns golden and crisp, offering a perfect contrast to the soft, luscious filling.
Ready to Serve
Once the tart is baked and slightly cooled, it’s ready to enjoy. For an extra touch of elegance, dust the top with powdered sugar or drizzle with apricot glaze. Whether served as a show-stopping dessert at a special dinner or enjoyed with afternoon tea, this tart is a luxurious treat.
Apple, Pear, and Plum Frangipane Deep Dish Tart
Ingredients
For the fruit filling:
- 3 honey crisp apples thinly sliced wedges
- 4 bartlett pears thinly sliced wedges
- 4 black plums thinly sliced wedges
- ½ cup brown sugar
- ½ cup granulated sugar
- ½ cup all purpose flour
- 1 tbsp cinnamon
- ½ tsp nutmeg
- 2 tsp salt
For the crust:
- 1 ½ cups all purpose flour
- ¾ cup unsalted butter cold and cubed
- ½ tbsp granulated sugar
- 2 tsp salt
- ½ cup ice water
For the frangipane:
- ¾ cup unsalted butter melted
- ¼ cup brown sugar
- ½ cup granulated sugar
- 2 eggs
- 1 ¾ cup almond flour
- 2 tsp almond extract
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 350 degrees.
- In a bowl, whisk together the 1 ½ cups all purpose flour, ½ tbsp granulated sugar, and 2 tsp salt. Add the cubed ¾ cup unsalted butter and work into the dough with a pastry cutter, fork, or just your fingers until pea sized pieces of butter form in the flour mixture.½ cup granulated sugar, 2 tsp salt, 1 ½ cups all purpose flour, ¾ cup unsalted butter
- Add the ½ cup ice water and continue to work the dough for about a minute until it holds together when pressed into a ball, but chunks of butter are still visible.½ cup ice water
- Flatten the dough into a 2 inch thick circle and wrap in plastic wrap. Chill in the fridge for at least 1 hour.
- Meanwhile, add the melted ¾ cup unsalted butter, ¼ cup brown sugar, ½ cup granulated sugar, 2 eggs, 1 ¾ cup almond flour, and 2 tsp almond extract to a food processor. Blend for about 1 minute until the mixture is smooth and fully incorporated. It will still be somewhat grainy from the almond flour. Transfer the frangipane to a bowl and seal tightly with plastic wrap. Chill for at least one hour.¾ cup unsalted butter, ¼ cup brown sugar, ½ cup granulated sugar, 1 ¾ cup almond flour, 2 tsp almond extract, 2 eggs
- Whisk together the ½ cup brown sugar, ½ cup granulated sugar, ½ cup all purpose flour, 1 tbsp cinnamon, ½ tsp nutmeg, and 2 tsp salt in a large bowl. Add the sliced 3 honey crisp apples, 4 bartlett pears, and 4 black plums to the mixture and stir until all of the fruit is fully coated.3 honey crisp apples, 4 bartlett pears, 4 black plums, ½ cup brown sugar, ½ cup all purpose flour, 1 tbsp cinnamon, ½ tsp nutmeg, ½ tbsp granulated sugar, 2 tsp salt
- Remove the dough from the fridge and place on a floured surface. Use a rolling pin to roll the dough into a ¼ inch thick round.
- Place the dough to a springform pan that is 10” in diameter and about 3” deep. Press the dough into the bottom and sides so a flat, even crust forms. Use a fork to poke about 20 holes in the bottom and sides of the dough.
- Spread the frangipane in an even layer on top of the unbaked dough.
- Layer the pears, apples, and plums in a circular fashion, slighting overlapping each slice. Repeat this circle pattern in layers until all of the fruit is used or the pan is full to the top. Pour the excess liquid in the bottom of the bowl over the tart.
- Cover the pan tightly with aluminum foil and place the tart in the oven. Bake for 1 hour. Remove the foil and raise the temperature to 400 degrees. Bake for an additional 20 minutes. Until the crust is golden brown and the filling is bubbly.
- Let the tart sit in the pan at room temperature for at least 1 hour before removing from the pan and serving.
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