Recipes from Maria's Kitchen

Rustic Fall Fruit Tart

Recipe Rating:Recipes
Prep Time: 15 min
Total Time: 1 hr 45 min
Makes: 8 servings

Ingredients:
1-1/2 cups flour

1/2 cup (1 stick) butter, softened

1/2 cup (1/2 of 8-oz. container) Cream Cheese Spread

4 medium plums, thinly sliced

2 medium nectarines, thinly sliced

1/3 cup sugar

1 tsp. ground ginger

1 Tbsp. cornstarch

1/3 cup apricot jam

Directions:
PLACE flour, butter and cream cheese in food processor container; cover. Process, using pulsing action, until mixture is well blended and almost forms a ball. Shape dough into ball; wrap tightly with plastic wrap. Refrigerate 1 hour or until chilled.

PREHEAT oven to 400°F. Place pastry on lightly floured surface; roll out to 12-inch circle. Place on lightly greased baking sheet; set aside. Toss fruit with sugar, ginger and cornstarch. Arrange decorativly over crust to within 2 inches of edge of crust. Fold edge of crust over fruit.

BAKE 30 min. Remove from oven; spread fruit with jam. Serve warm or at room temperature.

KITCHEN TIPS:
Sweets can add enjoyment to a balanced diet, but choose an appropriate portion.




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