Pear Tart - PCOS-Friendly Recipe

Servings: 8

Lunch

This Pear Tart is a PCOS-friendly recipe.

Nutrition per Serving

0 Calories

0g Protein

0g Carbs

0g Fat

Recipe by Woman's Day Kitchen Soft and spongy, this buttery tart puffs up beautifully when cooked. Although fitting for fall with apples or pears, it works year round; nectarines or peaches are particularly delicious, and go equally well with the apricot

Ingredients

1 c. all-purpose flour
1/4 tsp. baking powder
1/4 tsp. kosher salt
1/2 c. unsalted butter
1/2 c. sugar
1 tbsp. sugar
1 large egg
1/2 tsp. almond extract (optional)
4 Bosc or Barlett pears
1/4 tsp. ground cinnamon
1/4 c. apricot jam
1 tbsp. fresh lemon juice

Instructions

Heat oven to 350 °F. Coat a 9- to 10-inch tart pan with removable bottom with cooking spray and set aside. In a medium bowl, whisk together the flour, baking powder, and salt.
Using an electric mixer, beat the butter and 1/2 cup sugar in a large bowl until light and fluffy; beat in the egg and almond extract (if using). Reduce the mixer speed to medium and gradually add the flour mixture, mixing until fully incorporated (the dough will be very soft).
Using a small spatula, spread the dough evenly into the bottom and up the sides of the tart pan. With floured fingers, even out the sides of the crust, if necessary (you will need to continue to flour your fingers while pressing).
Peel, core, and cut each pear into 1 1/2- to 2-inch wedges. Arrange one ring of pears with the tips pointing toward the center and slightly overlapping them on top of the dough. Top with another ring, working in the opposite direction. Sprinkle with the cinnamon and remaining tablespoon sugar. Bake until the crust is golden brown and the pears are tender, 65 to 75 minutes. Let cool for 1 hour.
In a saucepan, combine the jam and lemon juice. Cook, stirring, over medium heat until the jam has melted. Gently brush the jam mixture over the entire tart.

PCOS-Friendly Foods in This Recipe

This recipe contains the following foods that may benefit PCOS management: Cinnamon, Lemon.

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Pear Tart good for PCOS?

Yes, this Pear Tart recipe is designed to be PCOS-friendly., it supports balanced blood sugar and hormonal health.

Can I eat this for Lunch with PCOS?

Yes, this recipe works well as a PCOS-friendly Lunch. Pair it with other PCOS-friendly foods throughout the day for balanced nutrition.

How do I fit this recipe into a PCOS meal plan?

This recipe can be part of a structured PCOS meal plan. It makes 8 servings, making it great for meal prep. For a complete weekly plan tailored to your PCOS type, take our free 60-second quiz at pcosmealplanner.com/pcos-quiz to get a personalized 7-day meal plan.

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