This free-form tart is a perfect marriage of buttery crust, sweet honey, luscious fruit, and an unexpected hint of pepper. We love to combine pears with a bit of dried fruit plumped in Madeira, sherry, or dry port. The pairing is homey yet sophisticated, making it one of our favorite desserts featured in our cookbook, The Community Table (Grand Central Publishing release March 24, 2015), by Katja Goldman, Judy Bernstein Bunzl, and Lisa Rotmil. Serve with whipped cream drizzled with honey or powdered sugar.

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