Almond Pear Tart

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I found this recipe from southern living. i made it for easter dinner and everyone raved about it. it is quite easy to make, and well worth it.

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Steps

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Unfold piecrusts.

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Stack on a lightly floured surface.

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Roll into a 12 inch circle.

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Fit into a 10 inch pan with removable bottome , trim excess pastry.

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Beat 4 tablespoons butter , almond paste , 1 tablespoon sugar , 2 tablespoons brandy , 1 / 3 cup flour and next 3 ingredients at medium speed with a mixer until blended , spread in crust.

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Toss together 2 tablespoons sugar and pears , arrange in cicles , overlapping slices , on top of filling.

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Cook preserves in a saucepan over low heat until melted.

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Pour through a fine wire mesh strainer , discarding solids.

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Stir in 1 tablespoon butter , remaining 2 tablespoons brandy , and cream , drizzle over pears.

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Combine remaining 2 tablespoons sugar , and remaining 2 tablespoons flour , cut in remaining 1 1 / 2 tablespoons butter with a fork until blended.

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Sprinkle over pears.

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Bake at 400 on bottom rack for about 40 minutes.

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Cool in pan on wire rack for 15 minutes.

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Garnish if desired.

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Ingredients

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refrigerated pie crusts, butter, almond paste, sugar, brandy, all-purpose flour, egg, vanilla extract, almond extract, pears, apricot preserves, whipping cream, cream, sliced almonds, ground cinnamon