🍐 Welcome to the delightful world of lovewithrecipes.com, where we’ll unravel the secrets of creating a heavenly Pear Croustade, a mesmerizing dessert that effortlessly combines the sweet succulence of Anjou pears with a golden, flaky crust. 🥧✨
👨🍳 Preparation Time: N/A
👩🍳 Cooking Time: N/A
🕰️ Total Time: Quick and Easy!
📖 Recipe Category: Dessert
🔍 Keywords: Pears, Fruit, Low Protein, < 15 Mins, Oven
Ingredients:
- 1 cup all-purpose flour
- 1 cup sugar
- 1/8 teaspoon salt
- 6 tablespoons butter
- 1 1/2 Anjou pears, thinly sliced
- 2 tablespoons sugar
- 3 tablespoons flour
- 1 tablespoon fresh lemon juice
- 1/4 teaspoon ground allspice
- 1 tablespoon milk
- For the crust: 1 cup all-purpose flour, 1/4 cup sugar, 1/2 teaspoon salt, 1/2 cup butter
- For the topping: 1/4 cup flour, 1/4 cup sugar, 2 tablespoons butter
🔢 Nutritional Information (Per Serving):
- Calories: 453.3
- Fat: 22.1g
- Saturated Fat: 13.7g
- Cholesterol: 58.6mg
- Sodium: 232.9mg
- Carbohydrates: 60.8g
- Fiber: 4.3g
- Sugar: 26.2g
- Protein: 5.4g
Servings: 4
Instructions:
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🌾 Begin by crafting the crust – a marriage of flour, sugar, and salt. In the dance of a food processor, let them mingle until they resemble a coarse, dreamy meal.
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💫 Now, bring in the butter, incorporating it using on/off turns until the mixture transforms into a symphony of coarse perfection. Transfer this exquisite blend to a spacious bowl, creating a canvas for the magic to unfold.
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🍳 In a separate small bowl, perform the delicate alchemy of mixing the egg yolk with ice water. Using a trusty fork, blend this golden elixir into the flour mixture, one-half tablespoon at a time, until moist clumps emerge.
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🌈 Gather this celestial dough into a ball, gently flattening it into a disk. Wrap this creation in the embrace of plastic and allow it to chill in the cool sanctuary of your refrigerator for about an hour, letting the flavors meld and mature.
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🌟 As your dough luxuriates in its chilly cocoon, set the stage by preheating your oven to a toasty 400 degrees. Position the rack in the heart of the oven, ready for the grand performance.
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🎨 Once your dough is rested and ready, roll it out on a floured parchment paper, transforming it into a majestic 10-inch round. With grace, transfer this creation on the parchment to a grand baking sheet.
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🍐 Now, let’s dive into the filling. In a large bowl, toss together the star of the show – Anjou pears – with sugar, flour, fresh lemon juice, and the enchanting touch of ground allspice.
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🎭 Arrange the pear slices atop the dough, letting them overlap in a mesmerizing dance, leaving a generous 2-inch border. Now, fold the dough border over the fruity spectacle, pleating it loosely and sealing any cracks with the magic of your touch.
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🍯 Time to add a touch of elegance – brush the dough with a coat of egg white, creating a golden halo. Drizzle a bit of cream or milk over the filling, letting it add a creamy dimension to this symphony of flavors.
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🌰 Let’s crown this creation with a topping that’s nothing short of divine. Mix flour and sugar in a small bowl, then use your fingertips to rub in the butter until small clumps form. Sprinkle this topping over the filling, letting it promise a crunchy, golden paradise.
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🔥 The grand finale begins! Slide your masterpiece into the preheated oven and let it bake until the crust achieves a golden nirvana and the filling bubbles in anticipation – approximately 40 minutes of sheer anticipation.
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🍃 As the aroma of this divine creation wafts through your kitchen, transfer it to a cooling rack and let it bask in its glory for a mere 15 minutes. Use a trusty metal spatula to liberate the crust from its parchment embrace.
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🍴 The moment of truth arrives! Serve your Pear Croustade warm, allowing the flavors to dance on your palate, or let it grace your table at room temperature, a testament to the culinary magic you’ve woven. Bon Appétit! 🌟🍽️
In this culinary symphony, the notes of sweetness from ripe Anjou pears harmonize with the flaky crust, creating a dessert experience that transcends time. Dive into the world of Pear Croustade, where each bite tells a tale of culinary craftsmanship and love for the art of baking. 🥂✨
