Pear and Apple Crostata with Five-Spice Whipped Cream

Ingredients

  • 1 cup unbleached all purpose flour
  • 2 tablespoons whole wheat flour
  • 2 tablespoons sugar
  • 1/4 teaspoon salt
  • 1/4 cup (1/2 stick) unsalted butter, chilled, cut into 1/2-inch pieces
  • 1/4 cup solid vegetable shortening, chilled, cut into 1/2-inch pieces
  • 2 tablespoons (or more) ice water

  • filling
    • 2 Granny Smith apples (about 12 ounces), peeled, quartered, cored, thinly sliced crosswise
    • 1 firm but ripe Anjou pear (about 6 ounces), peeled, quartered, cored, thinly sliced crosswise
    • 3 tablespoons (packed) golden brown sugar
    • 2 1/2 tablespoons minced crystallized ginger
    • 1 tablespoon unbleached all purpose flour
    • 2 teaspoons fresh lemon juice

    • 1 large egg (beaten to blend)
    • 1 tablespoon sugar

    • 1/2 cup chilled whipping cream
    • 1 tablespoon honey
    • 1/2 teaspoon Chinese five-spice powder*

    Description

    This Free-form Italian Tart Has A Tender And Buttery Crust; In The Filling, Asian Seasonings Enhance The Apples And Pear, Classic French Dessert Ingredients.

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