# Autumnal Pear Tarts Pastry Affair's Fall Dessert is Made From Pear and Almond Ingredients By Jana Pijak | Published 2015-10-14 | Lifestyle Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/pear-tart References: [pastryaffair](http://www.pastryaffair.com/blog/pear-almond-tart) Pastry Affair's latest [fall dessert offering](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/tous-les-jours-fall-menu) is a pear tart that is infused with almond and vanilla flavoring. With [American Thanksgiving celebrations](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/give-thanks-collection) fast approaching, this dessert replaces [traditional tart fillings like apples](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/ice-cream-series) or cream with a tasty alternative that is also nutritious to boot. Made from fruit, almonds, vanilla extract and granulated sugar, this pear tart is a treat that the whole family will enjoy. The simple dessert is easy to recreate at home and is also infused with a pinch of salt that is added for flavoring. In addition to being seasonally appropriate, pears are proven to be a great source of fiber, vitamin b and potassium. The fruit is made the star of this tasty dessert and is enhanced with complimentary flavors that are equally as healthy. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 1.7/10 - Popularity: 25% | Activity: 19% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: North America, Europe, Asia ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Lifestyle](https://www.trendhunter.com/lifestyle) > [Food](https://www.trendhunter.com/food) ## Key Themes ### Key Themes Behind This Trend - **Pear-almond Desserts:** Disruptive innovation opportunity: Explore new ways to incorporate the combination of pear and almond flavors into various desserts for a unique and nutritious twist. - **Alternative Tart Fillings:** Disruptive innovation opportunity: Experiment with alternative fillings, such as pear, to substitute traditional tart fillings and offer a refreshing and healthier option to consumers. - **Healthy Seasonal Desserts:** Disruptive innovation opportunity: Develop a range of nutritious and delicious desserts using seasonal ingredients like pears, emphasizing their health benefits to appeal to health-conscious consumers. ### Where This Applies - **Bakery:** Disruptive innovation opportunity: Introduce pear-almond tarts and other innovative desserts to bakery menus to attract customers looking for unique flavor combinations and healthier options. - **Food Manufacturing:** Disruptive innovation opportunity: Create ready-to-eat pear-almond desserts as a convenient and healthy snack option that can be enjoyed on-the-go. - **Farm-to-table Restaurants:** Disruptive innovation opportunity: Incorporate pear-almond desserts using locally sourced ingredients in farm-to-table menus to offer customers unique and sustainable dessert choices. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Autumnal Ice Creams](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/the-harvest-festival-series.md) - [Seasonal Free-From Pies](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/southern-roots-vegan-bakery.md) - [Festive Feast Ice Creams](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/thanksgiving-themed-ice-creams.md) - [Thanksgiving Pecan Pizzas](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/pecan-pizza.md) - [Decadent Autumnal Treats](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/fallinspired-menu.md) - [Pie-Inspired Ice Creams](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/the-summer-pie-series.md) - [Almond Butter Hand Pies](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/berryfields.md) - [Thanksgiving-Inspired Ice Creams](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/salt-straws-friendsgiving-series.md) - [Fresh Produce-Focused Campaigns](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/fresh-european-produce.md)