Chai Spiced Pear Almond Crumble Tart
A delightful tart featuring spiced pears and a crunchy almond crumble, combining traditional flavors with a modern twist.
Ingredients
For the Pastry
- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- ½ cup granulated sugar
- ¼ teaspoon salt
- 1 cup cold unsalted butter, cubed
- ¼ cup ice water
For the Filling
- 4 pieces ripe pears, peeled, cored, and sliced
- ¼ cup brown sugar
- 2 tablespoons all-purpose flour
- 1 teaspoon chai spice blend
- ½ teaspoon ground ginger
- ¼ teaspoon ground cardamom
For the Crumble Topping
- 1 cup rolled oats
- ½ cup chopped almonds
- ¼ cup brown sugar
- ¼ cup unsalted butter, melted
Instructions
Preparation
- Gather all your ingredients and tools. Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C).
- In a large bowl, whisk together the flour, granulated sugar, and salt.
- Cut in the cold butter until the mixture resembles coarse crumbs.
- Gradually add ice water, mixing just until the dough forms.
- Chill the dough for at least 30 minutes.
Filling Preparation
- Toss the sliced pears with brown sugar, flour, chai spice blend, ginger, and cardamom in a bowl.
Crumble Topping Preparation
- In a medium bowl, combine oats, chopped almonds, and brown sugar.
- Stir in melted butter until crumbly.
Assembling the Tart
- Roll out the chilled dough into a 12-inch circle and place it in a 9-inch tart pan.
- Spread the pear filling evenly over the tart shell.
- Sprinkle the crumble topping evenly over the pears.
Baking
- Bake in the preheated oven for 40-50 minutes until the crust is golden brown and the filling is bubbly.
Serving
- Let the tart cool for 15-20 minutes before slicing and serving.
Notes
Serve warm or at room temperature, optionally with whipped cream or vanilla ice cream. Customize the spices and filling to personal preference.