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Cran-Raspberry Pecan Tart with Whole Grain Crust

Cranberry Raspberry Pecan Tart with whole grain crust

The first time I made this tart, I left it on the counter to cool before dashing out for the evening. When I returned home several hours later, half the tart was missing.

Half.

“Mr. Mom’s Kitchen,” who’s not usually much of a dessert guy, claimed responsibility.

When I made it a second time, tinkering a bit with the crust, I sent a sizable slab home with my friend Elizabeth, who protested, “That’s too much! We’ll never eat it all.” She texted me a photo that same afternoon showing mere scraps left on the plate.

This is all a long-winded way of saying that this tart is a real keeper. It’s taking up permanent residence in our family holiday cooking repertoire. Let me tell you why:

It’s easy!

No joke. The tart dough gets mixed by hand in a single bowl and pressed in the pan. The filling relies on red raspberries that go straight from freezer to bowl. The cranberries don’t need to be chopped and can be either fresh or frozen.

It’s pretty!

The deep, dark red of frozen raspberries and cranberries can’t be beat for seasonal cooking. Put this on a holiday spread and you’ll be sure to win a few beauty Brownie points.

It’s a nutrition upgrade!

Pecan tarts are notoriously high in sugar and typically made with corn syrup. This version isn’t too sweet, features a 100% whole wheat crust, subs in olive oil for some of the butter, and includes one-and-a-half generous cups of fruit (mostly red raspberries, which are high in vitamin C – a powerful antioxidant – and fiber).

It’s plainly delicious!

The combination of bright tang of red raspberries, maple syrup and crunchy pecans is a winning one. Good luck stopping at one slice.

Bottom line? I hope you make this tart. And if you do, I’d advise you not to leave it unguarded on the counter. You may return to find it half eaten.

Cranberry Raspberry Pecan Tart with whole grain crust

Cran-Raspberry Pecan Tart with Whole-Grain Crust

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A supremely seasonal tart that’s tailor-made for festive potlucks and parties. It’s not only easier to make than your typical holiday tart and made with wholesome ingredients, all those bright red raspberries make it smashing to look at, too.
Prep Time 30 minutes mins
Cook Time 50 minutes mins
Refrigeration Time 1 hour hr
Total Time 2 hours hrs 17 minutes mins
Servings 8
Author Katie Morford, MS, RD of Mom’s Kitchen Handbook

Ingredients

Crust:

  • 4 tablespoons unsalted butter melted
  • 3 tablespoons granulated sugar
  • 2 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil
  • ½ teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 1/4 teaspoon salt
  • 1 1/2 cups whole-wheat pastry flour

Filling:

  • 2 large eggs
  • ⅓ cup pure maple syrup
  • ⅓ cup packed brown sugar
  • 2 tablespoons unsalted butter melted
  • 1 ½ tablespoons whole-wheat pastry flour
  • ½ cup pecan halves
  • ½ cup fresh or frozen cranberries no need to defrost
  • 1 heaping cup frozen raspberries

For serving:

  • Lightly sweetened creme fraiche or whipped cream optional

Instructions

  • Mix butter, sugar, olive oil, vanilla and salt in a medium bowl until blended. Add flour and stir until thoroughly combined. Transfer to a 9-inch tart pan and use fingers to firmly press dough along bottom and sides of pan, forming a thin crust. Prick a few times with a fork. Refrigerate 1 hour.
  • Preheat oven to 350° F. Par-bake the crust about 15 minutes, or until slightly golden.
  • While tart shell bakes, make the filling by whisking eggs, maple syrup, brown sugar, butter and flour in a large bowl until blended. Stir in pecans, cranberries and raspberries.
  • Pour filling into the pre-baked tart shell and bake 35 minutes, or until the filling is set and barely jiggles when you shake the pan. Remove from oven and let cool completely.
  • Serve as-is or topped with creme fraiche or whipped cream.

Nutrition

Calories: 330kcal | Carbohydrates: 45g | Protein: 6g | Fat: 15g | Saturated Fat: 5g | Cholesterol: 60mg | Sodium: 95mg | Fiber: 5g | Sugar: 23g | Vitamin A: 2591IU | Vitamin C: 6mg | Calcium: 50mg | Iron: 1.4mg
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