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Dried Cranberry and Pecan Tart




Source of Recipe


Earthbound Organics






Recipe Introduction


Chock-full of cranberries and pecans, this tart is sure to become a new holiday favorite. For best results, serve warm or at room temperature, accompanied by a dollop of whipped cream or a scoop of vanilla ice cream. The tart can be made a day in advance of serving; store covered at room temperature.





List of Ingredients



• Pastry dough for a one-crust tart
  
• 1/2 cup (1 stick) unsalted butter, melted
  
• 1/2 cup (packed) dark brown sugar
  
• 1/2 cup light corn syrup (preferably without high fructose)
  
• 2 large eggs
  
• 1 teaspoon pure vanilla extract
  
• Grated zest of 1 large lemon
  
• 1 tablespoon lemon juice
  
• 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
  
• 1 3/4 cups Earthbound Farm organic dried cranberries
  
• 1/2 cup chopped pecans
  
• Whipped cream or ice cream, optional
  






Instructions



1. Position a rack in the middle of the oven, and preheat to 400 degrees F.
   
2. Roll the pie dough into a 12-inch round and carefully fit the crust into a 9-inch diameter tart pan with a removable bottom. Cut any overhang (scissors work well) to 1/2 inch and fold the dough inward to form a double-thick crust wall. Line the crust with foil and fill with pie weights or dried beans. Bake for 20 minutes, then remove the foil and weights. Return the tart to the oven and bake until it colors lightly, pressing with the back of a fork if the crust bubbles, 5 to 10 minutes. Cool the crust in the tart pan on a wire rack while you make the filling. Reduce the oven temperature to 375 degrees F.
   
3. Place the butter, sugar, and corn syrup in a medium bowl and whisk to blend. Add the eggs, vanilla, lemon zest, lemon juice, and cinnamon, and whisk to combine. Stir in the cranberries and pecans.
   
4. Place the tart pan on a rimmed baking sheet. Pour the filling into the cooled crust. Bake until the tart is set in the center and golden brown, 30 to 40 minutes. Cool the tart in the pan on a wire rack for at least 30 minutes before removing sides of the pan. Cut into wedges and serve with a dollop of whipped cream or vanilla ice cream, if desired.
   
   






Final Comments


Serves 8