Winter Dessert: Pressed Crust Pear Tart Recipe Delight your holiday guest and family with this delicious dessert this season with this delicious pear tart. 8 servings ½ cup unsalted butter 1 cup all-purpose flour ¼ teaspoon baking powder 3/4 cup sugar 1 large egg 2 to 3 pears peeled, halved, and cored 1 1/2 teaspoons ground cinnamon ¼ cup apricot jam 1 tablespoon fresh lemon juice Whipped cream to taste