This Gluten-Free Cinnamon Pear Tart is made with a tender almond flour and oat flour crust, filled with pears, sweetened with maple syrup and drizzled with caramel sauce.
Hallowe'en, Thanksgiving, Christmas, cozy evenings with friends and family . . . fall comes with lots of opportunities to celebrate with dessert! This gluten-free Cinnamon Pear Tart is a simple, somewhat rustic dessert. It features warm fall spices, naturally sweet pears and lick-your-plate caramel sauce!
This pear tart begins with a gluten-free crust made with almond flour and oat flour, held together with a little butter or coconut oil and lightly sweetened with maple syrup. It's pressed into a tart pan, then baked in the oven.
Once baked, it's filled to the brim with pears, lined up like dominoes.
Then it's drizzled with a mixture of lemon juice, maple syrup, cinnamon and nutmeg and popped back in the oven to bake.
Once the pears are tender and the crust is golden brown, it's time to brush more maple syrup on top. And finally, drizzle with caramel sauce, and serve!
Offer to add a choice of ice cream, dairy-free ice cream, whipped cream or whipped coconut milk. Devour.
Looking for more gluten-free tart or pie inspiration? You might like these:
- Gluten-Free Dutch Apple Pie
- Gluten-Free Sour Cherry Almond Tart
- Double Chocolate Mousse Torte
- Gluten-Free Lemon Curd Tart with Berries
- or try these delicious Mulled Cinnamon-Orange Pears with Mascarpone.
Gluten-Free Cinnamon Pear Tart with Caramel Sauce
Ingredients
Crust
- 1 cup Superfine almond flour, packed
- 1 cup oat flour, gluten-free, if necessary
- 1/4 cup coconut oil or butter, melted
- 3 tbsp maple syrup
Filling
Topping
- caramel sauce, homemade or store-bought
- ice cream, dairy-free ice cream, whipped cream, or whipped coconut milk
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350°F. Line the bottom of a 13" x 4" oblong tart pan with a removable bottom with parchment paper and grease the sides. Alternatively, use a 9" round tart pan with a removable bottom, line and grease.
- Combine superfine almond flour and oat flour and stir in melted coconut oil (or butter) and maple syrup until well blended. Transfer to tart pan.
- Press firmly into the bottom of the pan and up the sides, as evenly as you can. Prick all over with a fork. This will allow the steam to escape and prevent the crust from puffing up while it bakes.
- Transfer to oven and bake for 10 - 12 minutes or until golden. Edges will begin to brown slightly. Remove.
- Meanwhile, prepare the pears. Peel, core, and slice into thin 1/8th - 1/4 inch slices and place in a medium bowl. Toss with cinnamon and nutmeg, lemon juice and half of the maple syrup. Arrange in the baked crust, overlapping the slices.
- Bake for 25 minutes, then remove, brush with the lemon juice/maple syrup that remains in the bottom of the bowl and return to the oven for an additional 15 - 20 minutes, or until pears are tender and crust is golden brown. Baking time will depend on the type of pears used--I used summer pears, which are more tender.
- Remove from oven and brush with remaining 2 tablespoons maple syrup. (Optional: brush with a tablespoon or two of Spiced Rum or Amber Rum.)Let cool before carefully removing the sides of the pan. Drizzle with a little caramel sauce. Slice into 4 pieces.Serve with ice cream, dairy-free ice cream, whipped cream or whipped coconut milk.
Notes
Nutrition
It's easy to make your own caramel sauce: two ways: For example, you can keep it classic, or make it paleo.
Kitchen Items I used to make this Cinnamon Pear Tart.
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Redawna says
Oh my goodness, that crust sounds spectacular!
I have a new found love for pears and this tart looks and sounds amazing!
I will let know you if I make it.
Have a fantastic weekend!
Flavour & Savour says
Thanks Redawna,
I hope you get a chance to make it soon! Happy weekend to you too.
Flavour & Savour says
I crave bright colours and bold flavours in the fall and winter. These roasted veggies brighten up any meal!
Cathy says
I love almond flour crust! My husband love pears - not that I don't. Once again, I'm pinning this to my "to try" board!
Flavour & Savour says
Thanks, Cathy! Pears are right up there with apples in my opinion, but sometimes we forget about them. I love their subtle sweetness.
Marisa says
This is such a pretty tart and I love that you’ve used almond flour in the crust! It must taste amazing!
Flavour & Savour says
Hi Marisa,
This is my new favourite crust recipe. I think I'll be using it a lot in the future!
Kathi says
Your photos are so beautiful Elaine and your blog looks amazing! This recipe is right up my alley. Easy, fresh and just a few ingredients. Love love!
Flavour & Savour says
Thanks so much, Kathi!
Bonnie Harms says
So yummy! The salted caramel sauce is a must! Thanks
Flavour & Savour says
Thanks Bonnie! So glad you liked it! Can’t get enough of that salted caramel!
DJ Owen says
Thank you for this gluten free simple, easy to follow & excellent recipe to follow! it turned out delicious! I made another the same day! One for us & one for our Thanksgiving dinner with friends.
Flavour & Savour says
I’m so glad you liked it! Thanks so much for letting me know!