Chai Spiced Pear Almond Crumble Tart Recipe
This Chai Spiced Pear Almond Crumble Tart is a delightful dessert featuring tender, spiced pears nestled in a buttery tart crust and topped with a crunchy almond oat crumble. Enhanced with warm chai spices like ginger and cardamom, this tart offers a perfect balance of sweet and aromatic flavors that are perfect for fall or any cozy occasion.
- Prep Time: 45 minutes
- Cook Time: 45 minutes
- Total Time: 1 hour 30 minutes
- Yield: 8 servings 1x
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Vegetarian
Ingredients
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Pastry
- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1/2 cup granulated sugar
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 1 cup cold unsalted butter, cubed
- 1/4 cup ice water
Filling
- 4 ripe pears, peeled, cored, and sliced
- 1/4 cup brown sugar
- 2 tablespoons all-purpose flour
- 1 teaspoon chai spice blend
- 1/2 teaspoon ground ginger
- 1/4 teaspoon ground cardamom
Crumble Topping
- 1 cup rolled oats
- 1/2 cup chopped almonds
- 1/4 cup brown sugar
- 1/4 cup unsalted butter, melted
Instructions
- Make the pastry: In a large bowl, whisk together 2 cups flour, granulated sugar, and salt. Cut in the cold butter until the mixture resembles coarse crumbs. Add ice water, one tablespoon at a time, mixing until the dough comes together into a firm dough. Shape it into a disk, wrap in plastic wrap, and chill in the refrigerator for at least 30 minutes to firm up.
- Prepare the filling: In a separate bowl, combine the sliced pears with 1/4 cup brown sugar, 2 tablespoons flour, chai spice blend, ground ginger, and ground cardamom. Toss well to coat the pear slices evenly with the sugar and spices.
- Make the crumble topping: In another bowl, mix together rolled oats, chopped almonds, 1/4 cup brown sugar, and melted butter until the mixture is well combined and crumbly.
- Roll out the dough: On a lightly floured surface, roll the chilled dough into a 12-inch circle. Carefully transfer it to a 9-inch tart pan with a removable bottom. Press the dough evenly into the bottom and up the sides of the pan and trim any excess dough from the edges.
- Assemble the tart: Pour the prepared pear filling evenly into the tart shell. Sprinkle the crumble topping evenly over the pears, covering them completely.
- Bake the tart: Preheat the oven to 375°F (190°C). Place the tart in the oven and bake for 40-50 minutes, or until the crust is golden brown and the filling is bubbling through the topping.
- Cool and serve: Remove the tart from the oven and allow it to cool slightly before removing from the tart pan. Serve warm or at room temperature.
Notes
- For a more intense chai flavor, you can increase the chai spice blend slightly or add a pinch of cinnamon.
- Make sure the butter is very cold before cutting into the flour for a flaky crust.
- You can substitute chopped walnuts or pecans instead of almonds if preferred.
- If pears are very juicy, gently drain excess liquid before tossing with other filling ingredients to prevent soggy crust.
- Serve the tart with a scoop of vanilla ice cream or whipped cream for an extra special dessert.
Keywords: pear tart, chai spice tart, almond crumble tart, fall dessert, spiced pear dessert, baked fruit tart
