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No Skill Fruit Tart

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"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!"
PREP TIME  15 Min
COOK TIME  30 Min
READY IN  45 Min

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INGREDIENTS (Nutrition)

  • 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

DIRECTIONS

  1. Preheat the oven to 450 degrees F (220 degrees C).
  2. 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.
  3. In a medium bowl, stir together the sugar and cornstarch. Add the peaches and blackberries, and toss gently to coat. Set aside.
  4. 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.
  5. 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.
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REVIEWS

The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 0 star rating.
Reviewed on Aug. 23, 2005 by three4me
This was just awesome! I always have trouble with pie crust. I just blended all of the dry... MORE
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Reviewed on Mar. 17, 2008 by Rebecca M
This was a great recipe! Though being in Australia I changed shortening to butter, and used a... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 0 star rating.
Reviewed on Jun. 4, 2006 by JULIEFOX63
This was a lot easier than making a pie! I only used peaches and I sprinkled sugar on top... MORE
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Reviewed on Nov. 24, 2005 by BEARNESTA
These were great! I added a little Polaner's All Fruit on the bottom, and blackberries,... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 4 stars. This recipe averages a 0 star rating.
Reviewed on Jun. 17, 2008 by GoodFoodForMe
This recipe makes a very impressive dessert and is not very hard. I used dark chocolate... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 0 star rating.
Reviewed on Aug. 9, 2006 by Meky
This recipe really is very easy to make!! Some changes though..I used just a pinch of salt,... MORE
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Reviewed on Jun. 25, 2006 by Brynn
This was SO easy to make! I've never handmade pie crust so this was truly an experiment. I... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 0 star rating.
Reviewed on Jul. 14, 2008 by prgr2007
This is outstanding and amazingly easy. I made it with peaches, strawberries, and plums. The... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 0 star rating.