Musician's Tart Recipe | Epicurious.com
"At one time, musicians who entertained in Catalan countryside were paid with dried fruit and nuts. This came to be known as the "musician's dessert," which is still served to this day. Many places have updated the custom by turning the "pay" into a tart. Here's a rendition, with a rich caramel topping and sweet crust...."
INGREDIENTS
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1 1/4 cups all purpose flour
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3 tablespoons sugar
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Pinch of salt
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1/2 cup (1 stick) chilled unsalted butter, cut into pieces
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1 egg yolk
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1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract
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6 teaspoons (about) whipping cream
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1 cup (scant) dried pears, cored, coarsely chopped (4 ounces)
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1 cup (scant) pitted dates, halved
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1/3 cup pear nectar
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1/4 cup firmly packed dark brown sugar
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6 tablespoons (3/4 stick) unsalted butter
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6 tablespoons firmly packed dark brown sugar
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3 tablespoons light corn syrup
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1/2 cup pine nuts (about 2 ounces)
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1/2 cup toasted whole almonds (about 2 ounces)
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1/2 cup dry roasted cashew nuts (about 2 ounces)
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1 1/2 tablespoons whipping cream
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