Pear and Almond Tart
servings: Makes 1 9-inch tart Ingredients: For the Crust: 1 1/2 cups (190 grams) all-purpose flour 1/2 cup (60 grams) confectioner’s sugar 1/4 teaspoon (1 to 2 grams) table salt 1 stick plus 1 tablespoon (9 tablespoons, 4 1/2 ounces or 130 grams) very cold (or frozen) unsalted butter, cut into small pieces 1 large egg yolk For the Pears: 4 cups water 3 medium-size Bartlett or Anjou Pears, peeled 1 1/2 Tbsp lemon juice 1 1/4 cup granulated sugar For the Almond Filling: 1/2 cup