No Skill Fruit Tart

26 Reviews

Prep: 15 min
Cook: 30 min
Ready In: 45 min

“Just like a seasonal fruit pie - wonderful for people who have trouble making the perfect crust. My favorite is blackberries with peaches, but you can use pretty much any seasonal fruit that you love. This one's a no-brainer!” - by EBSEPKE

Ingredients

2 cups all-purpose flour
1/2 teaspoon salt
1 cup shortening
1/2 cup cold water
3 tablespoons sugar
2 tablespoons cornstarch
2 cups sliced fresh peaches
1 cup fresh blackberries

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Original recipe yields 6 servings

Directions

Preheat the oven to 450 degrees F (220 degrees C).
In a medium bowl, stir together the flour and salt. Cut in shortening by rubbing between your fingers until the mixture resembles oatmeal. Gradually stir in water until dough is just wet enough to hold together. Knead briefly, just so the dough holds together without crumbling. Place in the refrigerator while preparing the fruit.
In a medium bowl, stir together the sugar and cornstarch. Add the peaches and blackberries, and toss gently to coat. Set aside.
Roll out the crust dough into a rough circle about the size of a dinner plate, and place on a flat baking sheet. Pile the fruit into a level mound in the center of the dough, leaving 1 to 2 inches of exposed dough around the edge. Throw out any juices that may have accumulated in the fruit bowl. Fold the dough up over the fruit - the edges should cover some of the fruit and berries, but not reach the center of the tart.
Bake for 25 to 30 minutes in the preheated oven, until the fruit is bubbly and the crust is golden brown. Let cool completely before cutting into wedges and serving.

Nutrition

Amount Per Serving (6 total)

Calories
509 cal
25%

Fat
34.7 g
53%

Carbs
45.4 g
15%

Based on a 2,000 calorie diet

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three4me

Aug. 23, 2005

"This was just awesome! I always have trouble with pie crust. I just blended all of the dry ingredients into my mix master then threw in the shortening and when it was crumbly I added the water. Whe..." See moren it was just combined it was ready. The combination of peaches and blackberries is perfect. I will make this over and over, thanks for the recipe!"

Rebecca M

Mar. 17, 2008

"This was a great recipe! Though being in Australia I changed shortening to butter, and used a gelatin powder (made up with hot water, available at European-style stores) glaze over the fruit. It was a..." See more big hit to the Christmas party I brought it to! "

JULIEFOX63

Jun. 4, 2006

"This was a lot easier than making a pie! I only used peaches and I sprinkled sugar on top before baking, for added sweetness! It was so good! I will make this again...." See more"

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