Author Notes: Simple to put together, this free form pastry is sweet enough to enjoy with a scoop of ice cream for dessert or with a cup of strong coffee enjoyed over breakfast. —MadisonMayberry
Serves: 8
Ingredients
Crust
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2
cups whole wheat pastry flour
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1/2
cup shortening
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1/2
cup ice water
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1/4
teaspoon salt
Filling
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3
medium pears, cored and sliced
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6
small plums, pitted and sliced
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1/2
cup chopped toasted pecans
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1/2
cup raw sugar
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1/4
teaspoon salt
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1/4
teaspoon ground cinnamon
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1/4
cup all-purpose flour
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2
tablespoons butter, cut into small pieces
Directions
- in a food processor, pulse the pastry ingredients together just until soft ball forms. Remove from processor; knead 2-3 times and shape into a disc. Wrap in plastic wrap and refrigerate at least 30 minutes.
- In a large bowl, mix the filling ingredients (except the butter) together until well combined. With a rolling pin on lightly floured surface, roll pastry into a 12-inch circle. Spoon filling into center of pastry, leaving a 2-inch border around the edge. Fold the edges of the pastry around the filling, and press together any overlapping edges. Top the filling with the butter.
- Bake at 350 until crust is lightly golden and filling is slightly bubbly, about 25 minutes. Remove and slide onto a cooling rack lined with parchment paper. Cool completely.