Citrus Free Paleo Almond Pear Frangipane Tart

This elegant tart is the kind of dessert that looks like it came from a French patisserie but comes together entirely from wholesome, grain-free ingredients. The almond flour crust is pressed right into the pan — no rolling required — and blind-bakes into a golden, slightly crisp shell that holds up beautifully under the rich frangipane filling. That filling is deeply nutty and fragrant, sweetened with maple syrup and lifted by a touch of pure almond extract, with a texture that puffs and sets around the pears like a dream. Speaking of the pears, the fanning technique is a small extra step that pays off enormously — each half fans out into a gorgeous pattern that makes the finished tart genuinely stunning on the table. For anyone navigating a citrus-free lifestyle, this recipe is a natural fit: every single component relies on almond flour, coconut oil, maple syrup, and fresh fruit, with no orange zest, lemon juice, or citrus-derived flavoring hiding anywhere in the ingredient list. The whole thing is paleo-friendly too, so it works for a wide range of guests without any awkward substitutions. Serve it warm with a dusting of sliced almonds on top and watch it disappear.

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