Brown betty tarts
Prep
35m
Cook
40m
serves
6
Make this special treat a part of an indulgent weekend feast perfect for friends.
Ingredients (10)
- 435g pkt Careme vanilla bean sweet shortcrust pastry or 3 sheets frozen shortcrust pastry, thawed
- 4 green apples, peeled, chopped
- 1/3 cup (75g) caster sugar
- 1 cinnamon quill
- 80g unsalted butter
- 1/2 cup (75g) frozen mixed berries
- 2 tablespoons golden syrup
- 1 3/4 cups (120g) fresh breadcrumbs
- 1/2 firmly packed cup (110g) brown sugar
- Vanilla ice cream, to serve
Method
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1.Roll the pastry out to 5mm thick and use to line six 10cm loose-bottomed tart pans. Trim excess and chill.
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2.Preheat oven to 180°C. Place apple, caster sugar, cinnamon, 1 tablespoon butter and 2 tablespoons water in a pan over medium-low heat. Cook, stirring occasionally, for 8-10 minutes until fruit has softened. Stir in berries. Set aside.
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3.Line the pastry cases with baking paper and fill with pastry weights or uncooked rice. Bake for 8 minutes, then remove paper and weights and bake for a further 2-3 minutes until golden and dry.
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4.Meanwhile, place golden syrup and remaining butter in a pan and stir over low heat until melted. In a separate bowl, mix crumbs and brown sugar. Stir butter mixture into dry ingredients. Set aside.
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5.Fill tarts with apple, top with crumbs and bake for 20 minutes or until golden and bubbling. Serve with ice cream.
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