Pear and Frangipane Crostata with Raspberry Vinegar Glaze
- 5 ounces almond paste, crumbled (about 3 3/4 inches of a 5 1/2-inch log)
- 3 tablespoons butter, room temperature
- 2 tablespoons all purpose flour
- 1 large egg
- 1 sheet frozen puff pastry (half of 17.3-ounce package), thawed
- 3 large firm but ripe Bosc pears, peeled, halved, cored, cut into 1/3-inch slices
- 5 tablespoons sugar, divided
- 1/2 cup black raspberry vinegar* or raspberry vinegar
- Crushed pink peppercorns (optional)
- Finely grind almond paste in processor.
- Add softened butter, flour, and egg; blend until smooth.
- Preheat oven to 400F.
- Roll out puff pastry on floured surface to 13x11-inch rectangle.
- Fold 3/4 inch of edges over; press to adhere to make 11 1/2x9 1/2-inch rectangle.
- Transfer to rimmed baking sheet.
- Pierce surface evenly with fork, avoiding folded edges.
- Spread almond paste mixture evenly over crust within folded edges.
- Arrange pear slices atop filling, overlapping slightly.
- Sprinkle with 1 tablespoon sugar.
- Bake until crust is deep golden and pears are tender, about 38 minutes.
- Cool slightly.
- Meanwhile, stir vinegar and remaining 1/4 cup sugar in heavy small saucepan over medium heat until sugar dissolves.
- Increase heat; boil until syrup is reduced to 1/4 cup, about 6 minutes.
- Place tart on platter.
- Drizzle syrup over.
- Sprinkle lightly with peppercorns and serve warm.
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Taken from www.epicurious.com/recipes/food/views/pear-and-frangipane-crostata-with-raspberry-vinegar-glaze-231327 (may not work)