Canned Pear Tart

A Canned Pear Tart is a simple, sweet dessert featuring tender pears from a can, often arranged in a decorative pattern on a pastry base. It typically includes ingredients like a pie crust or puff pastry, sugar, butter, and sometimes spices like cinnamon or vanilla. This dish is a popular, easy-to-make treat found in many Western home kitchens, particularly in the United States and Europe.

🍽️ Nutrition at a glance

This dessert is high in carbohydrates from the pastry and sugar, with a moderate amount of fat from the butter and crust. It provides some dietary fiber and vitamins from the pears, and a single serving generally ranges from 250 to 400 calories.

Nutrition breakdown

Calories	250 kcal
Protein	3.5 g
Carbs	42 g
Fat	8 g
Fiber	2.5 g
Sugar	28 g
Sodium	180 mg
Potassium	180 mg
Vitamin C	4 mg
Iron	1.2 mg
Calcium	45 mg
Vitamin A	15 mcg
Vitamin B6	0.1 mg
Magnesium	20 mg
Phosphorus	50 mg

Per 1 slice (120 g) · estimated, varies by recipe

💡 What's interesting

The use of canned pears makes this tart a convenient, year-round dessert that relies on a pantry staple, showcasing how preserved fruit can be transformed into an elegant dish. Nutritionally, it offers a quick energy source but is best enjoyed in moderation due to its sugar content.