INGREDIENTS
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Makes one 10-inch tart
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One unbaked 10-inch pate brisee tart shell, chilled (recipe follows)
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1/2 cup unsalted butter
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1/2 cup granulated sugar
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1 egg
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1 cup finely ground blanched almonds (I used natural almond meal this time)
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3 tablespoons dark rum
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1 teaspoon almond extract
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1 tablespoon all-purpose flour
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6 white wine poached pears (recipe follows) in 1/2 cup poaching liquid, cooled
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Preheat oven to 425 F.