Name: Pear and Apple Crostata with Five-Spice Whipped Cream
Yield: Makes 6 to 8 servings
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; 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*

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Pear and Apple Crostata with Five-Spice Whipped CreamMark Thomas

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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