Easy, Fresh Summer Fruit Tarts
Combine Berries and Peaches or Nectarines for an Easy Tart
Nothing says summertime more than fresh, juicy fruit. With the warm weather comes a bounty of fresh fruits and vegetables. Berries such as blackberries, blueberries and raspberries, and stone fruits including nectarines, peaches, and plums reach their peak over the warm summer months and are available fresh from your local market or grocery store. Visit your local farmers market or fruit stand for the best selection and the freshest fruits.
And if you are looking for a quick and easy dessert to serve up with those summer fruits, then this tart is sure to please. Loaded with fresh berries and/or fruits and made with store bought pie crust, it's a simple and delicious dessert that's easy to put together. It only looks complicated!
You can either combine stone fruits with fresh berries, such as peaches and blueberries, or simply use what's in season or looks best at the local market or produce stand. Even pears mixed with blueberries or raspberries will make a fine looking and delicious tart. Apples and dried cherries or raisins sprinkled with a little cinnamon would work well too. Experiment with what you think looks and tastes the best. The possibilities are nearly endless!
To make this summer fruit tart, you will need:
4 cups sliced fresh fruits and berries
1/4 cup sugar, plus more for dusting
1 tablespoon corn starch
1 egg
1 store bought pie crust
How to make it:
Line the cookie sheet with foil to collect any sticky juice spills. Thaw the store bought pie crust (or allow it to reach near room temperature) and roll it out onto an ungreased cookie sheet. Combine fruit, sugar and corn starch in a large bowl. Pour the mixed fruit out into the center of the pie crust and spread it out, leaving about a two inch border. Fold the crust edge in, then brush with beaten egg. Sprinkle the crust and berries with sugar.
Bake at 400 degrees for about 30 minutes.
To finish:
Let the tart cool for a few minutes, then slice in to quarters and serve! Pair with a scoop of vanilla ice cream or some fruit sorbet for an extra refreshing and cool treat. Garnish with a dollop of fresh whipped cream and a sprig of mint for extra pizazz.
This tart serves 4.
This dessert can even be made ahead of time and served at room temperature, or warmed up in the oven.
Keep reading the Summer Recipes section at Suite 101 for more great tips and ideas for how to take advantage of the season's bounty!
