Delicious Rustic Cranberry Apple Tart Recipe

This Rustic Cranberry Apple Tart is the perfect dessert for any occasion. Made with a buttery pastry crust and filled with sweet apples and tart cranberries, this tart is bursting with flavor. The combination of apples and cranberries provides the perfect balance of sweet and tangy, while the rustic presentation adds a touch of charm. Serve this tart warm with a dollop of whipped cream or a scoop of vanilla ice cream for a truly decadent treat. Whether you're hosting a dinner party or simply craving a homemade dessert, this recipe is sure to impress.

Ingredients

• 1 ½ cups all-purpose flour
• ¼ cup granulated sugar
• ½ teaspoon salt
• ½ cup unsalted butter, cold and cubed
• 3 tablespoons ice water
• 2 Granny Smith apples, peeled, cored, and thinly sliced
• 1 cup fresh cranberries
• ¼ cup brown sugar
• 1 teaspoon cinnamon
• 1 tablespoon cornstarch
• 1 egg, beaten (for egg wash)
• 2 tablespoons turbinado sugar (for sprinkling)

Directions

1. In a large bowl, whisk together the flour, granulated sugar, and salt.
2. Add the cold butter to the bowl and use a pastry cutter or your hands to cut the butter into the flour mixture until it resembles coarse crumbs.
3. Drizzle the ice water over the flour mixture and stir until the dough comes together. If the dough seems too dry, add more ice water, 1 tablespoon at a time.
4. Transfer the dough to a lightly floured surface and knead it a few times until it becomes smooth.
5. Shape the dough into a disk, wrap it in plastic wrap, and refrigerate for at least 30 minutes.
6. Preheat the oven to 375°F (190°C).
7. On a lightly floured surface, roll out the chilled dough into a 12-inch circle.
8. Transfer the dough to a parchment-lined baking sheet.
9. In a large bowl, combine the sliced apples, cranberries, brown sugar, cinnamon, and cornstarch. Toss until the fruit is coated evenly.
10. Arrange the fruit mixture in the center of the dough, leaving a 2-inch border around the edges.
11. Gently fold the edges of the dough over the fruit, pleating as necessary.
12. Brush the edges of the dough with the beaten egg wash and sprinkle with turbinado sugar.
13. Bake the tart in the preheated oven for 35-40 minutes, or until the crust is golden brown and the fruit is bubbling.
14. Remove the tart from the oven and let it cool for at least 10 minutes before serving.
15. Serve warm with whipped cream or vanilla ice cream.

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