Ingredients and Weight:
- 1 9-inch pie crust, store-bought or homemade
- 2 pounds mixed fall fruit (such as apples, pears, plums, and grapes), sliced or chopped
- 1/2 cup sugar
- 1/4 cup cornstarch
- 1/4 teaspoon ground cinnamon
- 1 tablespoon lemon juice
- 1/4 cup cold unsalted butter, cut into small pieces
- 1 egg yolk beaten with 1 tablespoon water (for egg wash)
Preparation Time:
15 minutes
Cooking Time:
45-50 minutes
Difficulty Level:
2 (Easy)
Preparation Method Steps:
- Preheat oven to 375°F (190°C).
- In a large bowl, combine the fruit, sugar, cornstarch, cinnamon, and lemon juice. Toss to coat.
- Place the fruit mixture into the pie crust.
- In a separate bowl, use a pastry blender or fork to cut the butter into the flour until it resembles coarse crumbs.
- Sprinkle the crumbs over the fruit.
- Brush the edges of the pie crust with egg wash.
- Bake for 45-50 minutes, or until the top is golden brown and the fruit is tender.
- Let cool before serving.
Nutritional Information:
(per slice)
- Calories: 300
- Fat: 15g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Cholesterol: 30mg
- Sodium: 100mg
- Carbohydrates: 35g
- Fiber: 5g
- Sugar: 20g
- Protein: 3g
Dish Characteristics:
- Rustic and homey
- Perfect for fall gatherings
- Sweet and tangy with a buttery crumb topping
- Can be customized with different types of fruit
User Comments:
- "This is the perfect fall tart! The fruit is sweet and juicy and the crumb topping is divine."
- "I love how easy this tart is to make. It's always a hit with my guests."
- "This tart is so delicious and beautiful. I can't wait to make it again."
Special Precautions and Tips:
- If you don't have a pastry blender, you can use a fork or two knives to cut the butter into the flour.
- Don't overwork the dough, or the crumbs will be tough.
- If the fruit is very juicy, you may want to add a little more cornstarch to prevent the filling from being too runny.
- Let the tart cool for at least 15 minutes before slicing and serving to prevent the filling from spilling out.
