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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.
Prep Time 8 minutes
Cook Time 22 minutes
Course Dessert
Servings 8

Ingredients
  

  • 1.5 lbs 680 g canned pear halves, drained
  • 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

Instructions
 

  • Preheat the oven to 350 F (180 C) degrees.
  • Grease a 9 inch (23 cm) loose-bottomed pan, and line the bottom of the pan with a circle of parchment paper.
  • Open can of pears, drain and pat dry them well with paper towel. Set aside.
  • Add almond meal, oat flour and baking powder in a bowl. Mix and set aside
  • Add egg, vanilla extract, almond extract, maple syrup, oil and salt in a bowl. Whisk until combined.
  • 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.
  • Sprinkle some powdered sugar (optional).
  • Serve immediately with coconut whipped cream.