Pear pie with hazelnuts
8 servings
90 minutes
Pear pie with hazelnuts is a refined combination of softness and crunchiness that captivates from the first bite. This recipe draws inspiration from European traditions where baking with nuts and fruits has always been a symbol of home comfort. Hazelnuts give the pie a rich nutty flavor, while pears add delicate sweetness and juiciness. Dark chocolate adds a slight bitterness, creating a harmony of flavors. The final touch is apricot jam, which gives the pie an appetizing shine and an extra fruity note. It can be served warm or chilled, accompanied by a cup of fragrant tea or coffee. This dessert is perfect for cozy evenings with family or as an exquisite treat for guests.
1
Preheat the oven to 160 degrees. Grease a round cake pan about 20 cm in diameter with vegetable oil. Grind the hazelnuts in a food processor or mortar, add to the flour, and mix well.
- Hazelnut: 100 g
- Pancake flour: 140 g
- Vegetable oil: to taste
2
Mix the butter cut into small pieces with the dough until it resembles bread crumbs. Add sugar and eggs.
- Butter: 175 g
- Sugar: 140 g
- Chicken egg (large): 2 pieces
3
Peel 2 pears and core them, then chop finely. Add the chopped pears and dark chocolate to the batter. Transfer the batter to a pre-prepared mold.
- Pears: 5 piece
- Dark chocolate: 50 g
4
Peel the remaining pears and remove the seeds, slice them thinly, arrange them beautifully on top, pressing them slightly into the dough, and bake for about 50–60 minutes. Then cool in the pan for 10 minutes. Carefully transfer to a rack and let cool. Heat apricot jam and spread it on top of the pie. It can be served warm or cold.
- Pears: 5 piece
- Apricot jam: 2 tablespoons