Here is an excellent recipe by Mawhawg.. I love pears and have tried this recipe... It is delicious!
Pear Torte
Use a glass 11x7 baking dish - preheat oven to 350...
In bowl add:
1 3/4 C. flour
3/4 C. powdered sugar
3/4 C. softened butter
1/2 teaspoon cinnamon
Mix to crumbly and press into bottom of baking dish.
In same bowl, add 3 large eggs at room temp and 2 teaspoons of vanilla extract and whisk until well blended...
Add in 1/3 cup of dark brown sugar and 1/2 teaspoon of cinnamon and whisk to blend. Set aside.
Next, evenly sprinkle top of pressed mix with chopped walnuts, approx. 3/4 cup of nuts.. Using 3 large fresh pears, peeled and sliced, place them on top of nuts.
Now finish whisking sugar and egg mixture so that sugar is dissolved and evenly pour over top of ingredients.
Bake for 35-40 min. until top is set, thoroughly cool, slice and serve.
Makes 6 large servings... Or for party and office, cut into 12-15 squares...
Leftovers should be refrigerated... For the ultimate, dolip with a blob of whipping cream... enjoy!!
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