Rustic Strawberry or Blueberry Tart

A lovely tart of berries or stone-fruit, baked in an open crust. Bright, sweet, delicate and fresh. So very easy, with just a few ingredients you probably already have on hand, it's the perfect dessert for any meal, whether it's for company or just you.

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Difficulty Level

Easy

Hard

Needed Items

Durations

15 minutes prep
45 minutes baking

Ingredients

1 cup flour
1/4 cup vegetable oil
1 1/2 Tbsp cold water
1/4 tsp salt
1/8 tsp baking powder
1 cup fresh or frozen blueberries or sliced strawberries
1/4 cup sugar for blueberries OR 1/8 cup sugar for strawberries
1 tsp lemon juice
1/4 tsp cornstarch
Pinch of salt
OPTIONAL: 1/2 tsp cinnamon (for blueberries only)
1/2 Tbsp butter or margarine
2 tsp whipping cream, milk, or water
Sparkling sugar, raw sugar, or decorator's sugar

Number of Servings

Equipment

Parchment paper
Baking sheet
Bowl
Spoon
Sharp knife

Do-Aheads

Preheat oven to 350°

Additional Notes

Fresh or frozen RASPBERRIES are also good in this! Add ¼ tsp Almond Extract to the crust and a pinch (about 1/16 tsp) of ground cardamom to the berry mixture.