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If the dough breaks at all patch it up with your fingers.Īrrange the pears in a mound in the center of the dough, leaving a 2-inch boarder. Line a baking sheet with parchment paper, and draping the dough over the rolling pin, transfer to the prepared baking sheet. On a lightly floured surface, roll the chilled dough into a large circle about nine inches in diameter. Sprinkle in the cornstarch, brown sugar and cinnamon and toss until the pears are evenly coated. In a large bowl toss the pear slices with the lemon juice. Peel the pears, core them and cut into 1/4-inch slices.

In the meantime, preheat the oven to 425 degrees F, and prepare the filling. Pat the dough into a 4-inch round and wrap in plastic wrap. Using a fork, gradually mix the buttermilk mixture into the flour mixture. In a small bowl combine the buttermilk and ice water. Add the butter and using two knives or a pastry cutter, cut the butter into the flour mixture until you get a pebbly, course texture. The moisture of the fruit protects it from being easily burnt.To prepare the crust, in a medium bowl whisk together the whole-wheat pastry flour, all- purpose flour, granulated sugar and salt.

This cake is very forgiving of time and temperature, as well.

For sweet potato the same, although I’d recommend boiling the sweet potato pieces a bit first, because they are more fibrous and require more cooking than squash. For squash, I’d cut the sugar in half and use 2 cups of flour, and maybe sage as well as cinnamon and cloves.

Another idea – this recipe could easily be used to create a savory tart, using butternut squash or even sweet potatoes.

But big (1/2 inch) chunky bits are lovely too. Also, the fruits can be cut into largish or smallish chunks if matchsticks are used the fruit melts a bit and the cake is more elegant. Liquors could be added for flavor as well – poire William for the pear cake, for instance. If made with apples a smidgeon of cinnamon and ground cloves can be added for extra flavor – but not much this is meant to be a delicate cake.

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I usually make it with between 2.25 and 2.5 pounds (roughly) to start, to account for skin and core loss. Notes: this cake can also be made with apples or other fruits.It is very nice served while still a little warm, or at room temperature.While it is still lukewarm, carefully loosen the tart from the bottom of the pan, lift it with spatulas, and transfer it to a platter.Place the pan in the upper third of the preheated oven and bake for 50 minutes, or until the top has become lightly colored. Make numerous small hollows on top with a finger and fill them with little bits of butter. Put the batter into the pan, leveling off with the back of a spoon or a spatula.Smear the pan generously with butter, sprinkle lightly with bread crumbs, then turn the pan over and give it a sharp rap against the counter to shake loose excess crumbs.Add them to the batter in the bowl, distributing them evenly. Peel the pears, cut them lengthwise in two, scoop out the seeds and core, then cut them into thin slices about one inch wide.Add the flour, mixing it in thoroughly to produce a compact cake batter. Add the sugar and a tiny pinch salt, and continue to beat. Beat the eggs and milk together in a bowl.