How to Make an Easy Fruit Tart

This recipe is great in the summer months when fresh peaches and berries are abundant. It's really easy, but turns out a mean fruit tart. Read on to learn how to make an easy fruit tart.

Difficulty: Moderately Easy

Instructions

Things You'll Need:

• Two cups of all-purpose flour
• 1/4 tsp. salt
• 1/2 cup ice water
• 1 cup Crisco, plus more for greasing baking sheet
• 2 tbsp. sugar
• 2 tbsp. corn starch
• 2 cups fresh peaches, peeled and sliced
• 1 cup fresh raspberries
• Oven
• Two mixing bowls
• Plastic wrap
• A baking sheet
• Colander or strainer

1. In one of the mixing bowls, mix the flour and salt. Add the Crisco, a little at a time, crumbling it into the dry ingredients until it is fairly well blended.

2. Slowly add the ice water until the dough is wet enough to form a soft ball. You may not need all of the water. Knead the dough slightly, then form into a ball, wrap in plastic wrap and refrigerate for one hour.

3. Preheat the oven to 450°F. Grease baking sheet with Crisco.

4. In the second bowl, stir the corn starch and sugar. Add the fruit and toss to coat, taking care not to crush the berries.

5. Roll out the dough into a 9-inch circle. Place on the baking sheet.

6. Strain the fruit in colander and place in the center of the dough, leaving two inches along the circumference.

7. Gently fold the dough up into the center. The crust should cover the fruit, but not completely, leaving an exposed center.

8. Bake for 25 minutes or until the crust is golden brown. Cool completely before serving.