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French Sweet Pies and Tarts

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Pear Frangipane Tart — the finished dish
Sweet Pies and Tarts

Pear Frangipane Tart

Pear frangipane tart: crisp sweet pastry, soft almond cream and fanned pear halves under an apricot glaze. A French patisserie classic to bake at home.

Hands-on time: 1 h 50 min plus waiting time: +2 h 20 min Difficulty: Challenging