Yup - still working on the Easter Brunch dishes-don't worry there's only a few more. This is such a great quick recipe to make. I've used fresh pears but I've also used jarred pears (Trader Joe's carries them). It's such a no-fuss recipe. You just press the dough into the pan and put the pears on top. It is also a nice dessert to bring to someone's house. It travels well and looks like you went to a lot of trouble. Pear Tart (Adapted from Real Simple ) 1/2 c (1 stick) unsalted butter 1/2 cup sugar, plus 1 1/2 tablespoons 1 t vanilla 1 egg 1 c flour 1/4 t baking powder 2 to 3 bosc pears, peeled, halve and cored 2 teaspoons ground cinnamon , divided 1/4 c apricot jam 1 T lemon juice Butter a tart pan (14" rectangular, 10" round, whatever you have). Cream butter and sugar together until mixed well. Add egg and vanilla. In a separate bowl mix flour and baking powder together. Mix into butter mixture slowly. Dough is v...