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Pear and Almond Tart (Dairy and Gluten Free)

Easy non-dairy and gluten free recipe for a classic pear and almond tart.
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Prep Time 8 minutes
Cook Time 22 minutes
Servings: 8
Course: Dessert
Ingredients Method

Ingredients
  

  • 1.5 lbs 680 g canned pear halves, drained
  • 1¼ cups almond meal
  • ¼ cup gluten free oat flour sifted
  • ½ teaspoon baking powder
  • 1 large egg beaten
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • ¼ teaspoon almond extract
  • ¼ cup maple syrup
  • 2 tablespoons virgin coconut oil melted
  • ¼ teaspoon sea salt

Method
 

  1. Preheat the oven to 350 F (180 C) degrees.
  2. Grease a 9 inch (23 cm) loose-bottomed pan, and line the bottom of the pan with a circle of parchment paper.
  3. Open can of pears, drain and pat dry them well with paper towel. Set aside.
  4. Add almond meal, oat flour and baking powder in a bowl. Mix and set aside
  5. Add egg, vanilla extract, almond extract, maple syrup, oil and salt in a bowl. Whisk until combined.
  6. Combine the flour mixture with the syrup mixture and mix until a sticky dough is formed. Spread onto the prepared pan. Arrange pears on top and bake for 22 to 25 minutes or until golden brown.
  7. Sprinkle some powdered sugar (optional).
  8. Serve immediately with coconut whipped cream.