Easy Dessert Ideas + Bonus Recipe - Fruit Tarts
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Easy Dessert Ideas + Bonus Recipe - Fruit Tarts
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Fruit Tarts are the perfect treat for summer when a variety of fresh fruits are in season! They are an easy dessert to make and look like your own little personal pie.
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Ingredients
For the crust:
- 2 cups flour
- 1 cup shortening
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1 cup water
For the filling:
- 1 cup sugar
- 1/2 cup butter
- 3/4 cup water
- 3 tablespoons cornstarch
- 2 teaspoons almond extract
- 4 peaches*
- 1 carton strawberries*
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Instructions
For the crust:
- Mix flour, shortening, and salt with a pastry blender until thoroughly blended together.
- Slowly add 1 cup of water while mixing with a fork.
- Form the dough into a large ball, then divide into 24 small balls.
- Roll out the balls into small flat circles and place dough into muffin tins. Pinch and shape the top edges like you would with a pie crust. Stab with a fork on the bottom and sides of the crust to prevent bubbling.
- Sprinkle a little sugar over the top edges.
- Bake at 425 degrees for about 10 minutes (or until the crusts look lightly golden).
For the filling:
- Wash and slice the strawberries. Peel and slice the peaches. Mix together in a large bowl and set aside.
- Mix sugar and cornstarch in a small bowl and set aside.
- Mix water and butter in a saucepan over medium heat. When heated and melted together, slowly add in the sugar/cornstarch mixture while stirring constantly.
- Continue to stir over heat until sauce becomes thick, then remove from heat and add the almond extract.
- Immediately pour the heated sauce over the bowl with the peaches and strawberries. Gently stir until fruit is evenly coated. Allow to cool, and then refrigerate until ready to serve.
- Just before serving spoon mixture into individual pre-cooked crusts. Makes 24 tarts.
Notes
- *There are a variety of fruits that are delicious in mini tarts, including raspberries, blueberries, blackberries, bananas, kiwi, and nectarines.
Nutrition Information
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Calories
222kcal
(11%)
Carbohydrates
26g
(9%)
Protein
2g
(4%)
Fat
13g
(20%)
Saturated Fat
5g
(25%)
Cholesterol
10mg
(3%)
Sodium
75mg
(3%)
Potassium
64mg
(2%)
Fiber
1g
(4%)
Sugar
12g
(24%)
Vitamin A
200IU
(4%)
Vitamin C
2mg
(2%)
Calcium
5mg
(1%)
Iron
1mg
(6%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 24Serving
Amount Per Serving
Calories 222 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 222kcal | 11% |
| Carbohydrates | 26g | 9% |
| Protein | 2g | 4% |
| Fat | 13g | 20% |
| Saturated Fat | 5g | 25% |
| Cholesterol | 10mg | 3% |
| Sodium | 75mg | 3% |
| Potassium | 64mg | 1% |
| Fiber | 1g | 4% |
| Sugar | 12g | 24% |
| Vitamin A | 200IU | 4% |
| Vitamin C | 2mg | 2% |
| Calcium | 5mg | 1% |
| Iron | 1mg | 6% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
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