How to Make a Pear and Vanilla Tart

Step-by-Step Guide

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   Step 1: Pre-heat the oven to 350 degrees F

   Shape the dough with your fingers so that the dough overlaps or goes over the sides of the tin.
   
   Press down firmly around the rim and "tear" off the excess pastry hanging over.
   
   Use a fork to poke holes over the pastry; as this stops the dough from rising during pre-baking.,, Cut open the vanilla pod in a horizontally direction and scrape the pulp off.
   
   Place the pulp and the pod in a pan.
   
   Pour the water in the pot, along with the orange juice, lemon juice, pears, and the 250 grams of sugar.
   
   Turn on the heat to a medium temperature.
   
   Simmer the pears for about 5 minutes., Get a bowl and mix the beaten eggs, cream, vanilla essence, the 45 grams of sugar, and lemon zest.
   
   Stir until it's creamy in texture., Place the pears on the pre-baked pastry.
   
   Pour the custard mixture on top of the pears., You can check to see if it's done by carefully shaking it to see if the custard has set.
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   Step 2: 180 degrees C

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   Step 3: or gas mark 4.

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   Step 4: Prepare the crust by placing the dough over the baking tin.

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   Step 5: Place the dough tin in the oven for 10 to 12 minutes.

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   Step 6: Cook the pears.

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   Step 7: Make the custard.

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   Step 8: Make the tart.

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   Step 9: Bake the tart for 20 to 25 minutes.

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