Pear and Hazelnut Frangipane Recipe | Epicurious

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A pear and frangipane tart in a tart pan with a plate of forks next to the tart.

Photo by Joseph De Leo, Food Styling by Bill Clark

This easy fall dessert uses frangipane, a flexible and easy food-processor custard that can be made from any nut. Hazelnuts and pears are a classic combination that bring out the best in each other.

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