Sometimes I have a scant amount of several berries and just use them all up! You can also use raspberries or blueberries. Keep in mind that your baking time will be slightly less if you choose to use pears. I like to use Bartlett pears that are just barely ripe. Pears are also excellent in the rustic tart. ♡ This tart is simple to customize, so always use the best fruit that you have available. If I were to use a whole egg or egg yolk wash, the pie crust would become too brown before the filling is cooked. But it will not add extra browning to the crust. I chose to use a simple egg white pastry wash for this tart because egg white will help adhere the sugar to the crust. You want the crust to be golden brown and the fruit tender when pierced with a sharp knife. The apple and berry tart is now ready for the oven and will need to be baked for 40 to 50 minutes. Brush the exposed crust with the beaten egg white and then sprinkle the crust with white sparkling sugar. In a small bowl, beat the egg white with a whisk until frothy. ![]() Gently press the overlapping crust to seal.Įgg Wash and Bake. Fold the crust border up and over the filling. Spoon the filling into a mound in the center of the pie crust leaving a 2” border uncovered with fruit. Combine the chopped apples, blackberries, spices, cornstarch, sugar, and lemon juice in a large bowl.įill Tart. Cutting the apples into small pieces helps the apple to cook quickly and be tender at the same time as the pie crust turns a lovely golden brown.Ĭombine. Using a peeler and a sharp knife, peel, core, and chop the apples. Preheat oven to 350☏/177☌ and place your pie crust pastry onto a baking sheet lined with parchment paper. Confectioner's Sugar - A small dusting of confectioner's sugar gives a finished look to the baked tart.White Sparkling Sugar - Large crystals of white sparkling sugar sweeten the pastry crust and look sparkly and pretty! If you do not have any on hand I have lots of substitutions listed below for you to try.It helps the sparkling sugar stick to the pastry and does not brown too much. Egg White - I always add an egg glaze to pies and an egg white is perfect for this tart.Freshly Ground Nutmeg - Nutmeg is also delicious with apples and gives this tart an extra special flavor.Ground Coriander - Coriander is a delicious sweet baking spice that goes very well with both apples and blackberries.Corn Starch - I usually add corn starch to thicken any juices that ooze from the fruit as it bakes. ![]() I use a small amount but you can add more if you want a sweeter dessert. White Granulated Sugar - A small amount of sugar will sweeten the fruit.It really brightens the flavor of both sweet and savory dishes. Lemon Juice - I always add a little citrus juice and/or zest.Blackberries - Blackberries are my favorite berry to mix with apples and are delicious in this rustic tart. ![]() But you can use any baking apple or snacking apple that you have on hand.
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