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A quick and charming French-inspired dessert featuring tender roasted pears baked in a rich almond cream (frangipane) topped with crunchy toasted lemon thyme sugar.

Ingredients

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  • 6 tablespoons softened salted butter (about 84 grams)
  • 1/2 cup granulated sugar (about 110 grams)
  • 1/2 teaspoon Diamond Crystal kosher salt
  • 1 cup loosely packed superfine almond flour (about 98 grams)
  • 3 tablespoons all-purpose flour (about 23 grams)
  • 1 large egg
  • 1 teaspoon lemon zest (divided)
  • 1 large ripe pear (ripe, but not mushy)
  • 2 tablespoons turbinado sugar
  • 3 sprigs fresh thyme

Instructions

  1. Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C).
  2. Beat the softened butter and granulated sugar in a large bowl with an electric mixer until pale and fluffy, about 3-4 minutes.
  3. Add kosher salt, almond flour, all-purpose flour, and egg to the bowl. Mix gently until combined; do not overmix.
  4. Grate half a teaspoon of lemon zest into the mixture and fold it through with a spatula.
  5. Divide the frangipane evenly between two 8-ounce ramekins (heart-shaped or deep crème brûlée dishes). Smooth the tops with a spatula.
  6. Core and slice the ripe pear, then arrange the pear slices evenly over the frangipane in each ramekin.
  7. In a small bowl, mix turbinado sugar, remaining lemon zest, and leaves from the thyme sprigs to create the toasted lemon thyme sugar.
  8. Sprinkle the lemon thyme sugar evenly over the pear slices.
  9. Bake in the preheated oven for approximately 25-30 minutes, or until the frangipane is set and the pears are tender and jammy.
  10. Remove from oven and let cool slightly before serving.

Notes

Softened butter should be at room temperature for easier mixing., Use ripe pears that yield slightly to the touch but are not mushy for best roasting results., Ramekins used hold about 8 ounces; adjust quantities if using a different size or baking dish., Leftovers can be stored covered in the fridge for up to 3 days and reheated gently at 300°F for about 10 minutes., Frangipane can be tasted raw from the bowl before baking — it’s delicious!, Variations include substituting pears with peaches, apples, or plums, adding almond extract or vanilla, or using vegan butter for a dairy-free version., Serving suggestions: serve warm with vanilla whipped cream or ice cream, drizzle with honey or sprinkle toasted almonds.

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