Rustic Pear Tart with Saffron Pastry
INGREDIENTS
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5 tablespoons boiling water
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1/4
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teaspoon saffron threads
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4 ice cubes
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2 cups all-purpose flour
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1/4
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cup sugar
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3/4
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teaspoon salt
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1/2
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cup cold butter, cut into small pieces
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1 egg yolk
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4 medium Anjou or Bartlett pears, peeled, cored, and sliced (about 4 cups)
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3/4
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cup dried cherries
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1 tablespoon lemon juice
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2 tablespoons sugar
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1 tablespoon all-purpose flour
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1/4
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teaspoon ground cardamom or cinnamon
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Dash salt
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1/4
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cup pear nectar or apple juice
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3 tablespoons sugar
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2 tablespoons finely chopped crystallized ginger
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Milk
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Sugar
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1 pint ginger, cinnamon, or vanilla ice cream (optional)
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