Bon Appétit DESSERTS 
RECIPE NAME:  FRUIT TART
RECIPE BY: BON APPETIT!
SERVING SIZE: 1
PREPARATION TIME: -
 INGREDIENTS:
- - Shortcrust Pastry -
8 oz. flour self-raising or plain
- pinch salt -
4 oz. fat for example 2 oz. margarine and 2 oz. lard  -
- - cold water (about 2 tablespoons) -
- - Filling -
1 1/2 lb. fruit in season (apples, plums, gooseberries, ....) -
 
DIRECTIONS:
  • Shortcrust Pastry
  • Mix flour and salt, add fats and cut up into small pieces using a knife
  • Rub fats into flour until mixture resembles breadcrumbs
  • Add enough water to bind mixture into a pliable paste
  • Knead lightly on a floured board
  • turn over so the smooth side is uppermost
  • Roll out and use as directed
  • Filling
  • Place a baking tray into the oven while making the tart
  • Grease an 8 inch ovenproof plate
  • Cut pastry into 2 pieces, one slightly larger than the other
  • Roll out the smaller piece and line the pie plate, trim the edge
  • Fill with half of the prepared fruit, sprinkle with sugar and cover with remaining fruit
  • Damp the edge
  • Roll out remaining pastry and cover tart with it
  • Seal edges well and trim neatly
  • Make a small hole in the center, brush surface with milk or egg white and sprinkle with caster sugar, place on the preheated baking tray
  • Bake for at least 30 minutes or until the fruit is tender at 375F
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