Gorgeous Pear Franipane Tart is a Classic French Dessert

Preheat oven to 350 F. Prepare tart shell using this homemade or Hot Water Pastry recipe. In a food processor, crumble the almond paste and add powdered sugar and butter; process until mixed and smooth. Add eggs, cover, and process again until smooth. Pour the almond mixture into the prepared tart shell. Now prepare the pears; peel, core, and slice them into 1/2 inch slices. Arrange the pear slices over the almond filling on their sides, making a circular pattern, pressing into the almond mixture slightly. Sprinkle the pears with the lemon juice, then with the sugar. Bake the tart for 40 to 50 minutes or until almond filling is set and the pears are light brown and glazed. Remove the tart from the oven and place it on a wire rack. In a small saucepan, heat the jelly until liquid and smooth, stirring frequently; carefully brush over the pears. Let the tart cool, then serve.