Dorie’s French Pear Tart
I’d never seen Mom in a tiara, a flashing sash and Mardi Gras beads, waving a magic wand, until last weekend, right before the medics strapped her to a gurney and rolled the poor dear off.
OK, so not this year.
This year, Mom’s friends threw her a surprise birthday party that was supposed to last until 4:30 p.m., but there was green champagne punch and gifts of questionable taste and friends who’d be flying out of state the next day and good times to be had. So, they kept the party going.
And then the party came to us. Mom, Pam, Jean and Boo laughing their way into the house with all the gifts, leftover punch and plates of party food they could carry.
Bring on the birthdays.
This week’s Tuesdays with Dorie recipe, the French Pear Tart, was chosen by the group’s namesake, Dorie Greenspan. You’ll find the recipe in her book, “Baking: From My Home to Yours,”
Sinking pears are just fine when it comes to Dorie’s French Pear Tart! Yours looks gorgeous and I loved the recipe!
Nice looking tart! SOunds like your family is a riot!
It sounds downright festive in your neck of the woods! So thoughtful of you to squirrel away some tart to enjoy with your grandmother. Perfect for dinner, or really any time that food is called for. Yours is so pretty.
Nancy
Sneaked some of the tart straight off the pan while you were not looking……..Yummy! Great treat after all the green punch!
Oh I love the way you arranged the pears
Gorgeous tart!
Beautiful, beautiful, Rebecca! Very nicely done job! Bravo!
…and you left out your overworked-underpaid-had-to-leave-to-take-care-of-evil-children sister? there is no love. I like pears! I like almond stuff! I like crust!
Your tart looks absolutely perfect!! I’m sure it tastes great too!! I’ll be able to try it tomorrow!
So, you hide pastry in your car. You sound like a fine, upstanding young woman after my own heart!
Looks great. Looking forward to your pick this month!
Sounds like a fun time! :) The tart looks delicious and I LOVE the photo Rebecca- it’s beautiful!
Nice photo, fun times…
I love that you hid it in the car. I’m glad I’m not the only one who schemes with pastries! I think your tart looks absolutely incredible!
Hidden tarts make the best dinners. Looks pretty!
Gorgeous…I am going to try this again and again until I get it to look somewhat close to yours! Great job.
Lovely tart! I would have hidden it as well. Maybe my next one….
Looks great, as usual. I am looking forward to making your corn muffin pick next week.
Your tart looks great and your mom sounds like a blast!
This is my dream dinner. You definitely sound like you know how to have a good time in your family!
looks delicious and beautiful! i hate that I had to miss these past few weeks (due to moving). I’ll be back in the game soon! great job!
I love how yours looks with its dusting of powdered sugar and artful pear placement! You always inspire me. I can’t wait to make your pick next week!
Sounds like a wild time…and you had the perfect dessert, sunken pears and all. Your photo is gorgeous.
Beautiful Job on the Tart!! Family sounds like fun.
Cute story :) Your tart looks so beautiful!
Absolutely gorg. Love the sprinkle of powder sugar on top. I am kicking myself that I forgot that for my pictures. (B/c let’s be honest. Its all for the pictures right? HAHA)
Clara @ iheartfood4thought
Oh, I love the look of your tart. Thinly sliced or not, it looks perfect to me. What a wonderful tale of visits and sweets!
Great story. =) And the tart looks delicious.
your tart looks fantastic!
great job!
<3
Sounds like your mom knows how to party! This tart looks like the perfect end to a big celebration. Nicely done!
Your tart looks fine with the pears sinking, they will still taste good. =)
As much as I’m unwilling, I gave the other mini tart to my mum who can’t rave enough about this tart. I will make this again!
Looks beautiful as always!
Sounds like you guys know how to have fun! You and I used the same pan for the tart – LOL what are the odds of that? Looks great with the powdered sugar!
What a fun day that must have been and what a nice tart to keep hidden away to share with your Grandmother!
The tart is/was wonderful. No one has turned 60 with more fun. We have had so much fun, I think I feel 70!
Thank you, Bec, for the beautiful birthday cake! We did have fun and the surprised look on your Mom’s face was worth it all! The pear tart was out of this world – I enjoyed a piece while we were celebrating at your Grandmother’s – Yummm!!!
Oh! Happy Birthday to your mom! That tart looks fantastic!
~Cat
Sounds like fun!
Beautiful tart!
Hmmm. I saved a few pieces of mine too…..for me! Your tart looks beautiful! I really like the way your pears sink in a little. It makes the whole tart look “puffier”. :)
Your tart looks great. I really like how you’ve arranged the pears and of course the dusting of powdered sugar is so pretty!
I love how the festivities became mobile and migrated home! Your tart looks gorgeous Rebecca (love your deep dish tart pan)…and yes, I agree that it makes for a fine meal.
Happy New Year!
Linda
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Lovely tart. I look fwd to baking your pick!
I love how you fanned out the pear slices. Mine were a bit deformed looking.
Beautiful tart! Looking forward to the recipe you picked.
Aaaah, this would be a perfect dessert to share with grandma. It looks delish, no matter which way the pears are arranged.
Sounds like a great party! Your tart looks yummy, great job. Looking forward to the corn muffins next week!
That is just gorgeous — I love the confectioner’s sugar on top.
you mum knows how to party! your pear placement looks beautiful to me–great looking tart!
Beautiful Tart. Look forward to trying your pick next week – Corn and Pepper Muffins. Thanks for picking a savory. Wish I had tried the tart. Sounds like you and your granny really enjoyed it.
Um – quite a jolly party! I love the way you have the pear tart in a small brioche pan. Great job.
OK – next time we search your car! ;) Sorry I had to leave so soon; will tell the husband a devious story next time! ;) Your cake was beautiful AND delicious – wish I could get both qualities in MY baking! You’re a culinary and literary genius, girl! Enjoyed our visit…
Your Mom’s celebration with all her girlfriends hints of the Ya Ya’s? So glad they had such great food for her celebration……compliments of a wonderfully fun daughter. Great photos and the tart looks really delicious!
AmyRuth
Now that sounds like some party!!! Your tart looks perfect!
It is snowing – again – and I am wishing for the warm muggy weather at the party last week. Nice tart = that was a terrific crust; great family; wonnerful friends. Can’t wait til the next one. (Isn’t she one talented cook and writer, folks?)
beautiful tart!