GRANDMA'S BERRY TART

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With seven children and 12 grandchildren, our household is always busy. But everyone makes time for a slice of this fruity pie from my grandma.

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Desserts

Time 1h20m

Yield 6-8 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 19

1-1/4 cups all-purpose flour
1/4 teaspoon salt
1/4 cup cold butter, cubed
1/4 cup shortening
5 to 6 tablespoons cold water
FILLING:
1 cup each fresh blueberries, raspberries, blackberries and sliced strawberries
1/2 cup sugar
2 tablespoons cornstarch
2 teaspoons grated lemon zest
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
1/2 teaspoon ground ginger
1/4 teaspoon ground allspice
Milk
Additional sugar
TOPPING:
1/4 cup sugar
3 tablespoons all-purpose flour
2 tablespoons cold butter

Steps:

  • In a small bowl, combine flour and salt; cut in butter and shortening until crumbly. Gradually add water, tossing with a fork until dough forms a ball. On a lightly floured surface, roll out dough into a 13-in. circle. Transfer to a 9-in. deep-dish pie plate., Place the berries in a large bowl. Combine the sugar, cornstarch, lemon zest, vanilla, ginger and allspice; add to berries and toss gently to coat. Pour into crust. Fold edges of pastry over filling. Brush folded pastry with milk; sprinkle with sugar., For topping, combine the sugar and flour in a small bowl; cut in butter until crumbly. Sprinkle over filling. , Bake at 400° for 50-55 minutes or until pastry is golden brown. Cool on a wire rack.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 328 calories, Fat 15g fat (7g saturated fat), Cholesterol 23mg cholesterol, Sodium 162mg sodium, Carbohydrate 46g carbohydrate (23g sugars, Fiber 4g fiber), Protein 3g protein.

Tihan Majumdar
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I will definitely be making this tart again.


Elijah Dolo
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The tart was easy to make.


Dan Laplain
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This tart was a bit too sweet for my taste.


Jose Luis Martinez
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I'm not usually a fan of berry tarts, but this one was amazing!


Junaid 56
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This tart was delicious! The crust was flaky and the filling was sweet and tart.


Kenneth Grant
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The tart was easy to make and turned out great!


Jesus Barragan
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This tart was a bit too sweet for my taste, but the crust was excellent.


Michelle Huffman
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This tart was amazing! The crust was flaky and the filling was sweet and tart. The berries were perfectly cooked. I will definitely be making this again.


Basma Rajawiya
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This tart was a hit! Everyone loved it. The crust was perfect and the filling was delicious. I will definitely be making this again.


David Boyd
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Delicious! The crust was flaky and the filling was sweet and tart. The berries were fresh and flavorful. I will definitely be making this again.


Ahsan ILyas
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The tart was easy to make and turned out great! The crust was flaky and the filling was thick and flavorful. The berries were perfectly cooked and the tart had a great balance of sweetness and tartness.


Abu Said
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This tart was a bit too sweet for my taste, but the crust was excellent. I would try it again with a different filling.


Tony Mendez
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The berry tart was a success! The crust was flaky and the filling was delicious. The berries were perfectly ripe and sweet. I would definitely make this tart again.


Katlego Makoya
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This tart was easy to make and turned out beautifully. The crust was golden brown and the filling was bubbly and thick. The berries were perfectly cooked and the tart had a great balance of sweetness and tartness.


Mmabatho Nyoffu
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I'm not usually a fan of berry tarts, but this one was amazing! The crust was perfectly crispy and the filling was sweet and tart. The berries were fresh and flavorful. I will definitely be making this again.


Audel
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This berry tart was a huge hit at our family gathering! The crust was flaky and buttery, and the filling was bursting with berry flavor. I used a variety of berries, including strawberries, blueberries, and raspberries, and they all worked perfectly