Mango-Pineapple Tartlets

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   Preheat the oven to 325 degrees.

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   Combine the flour, sugar, almond flour and salt.

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   Separately cream 7 tablespoons of the butter and slowly blend in the flour mixture until the texture is sandy.

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   Spread on a large sheet pan and bake until golden at the edges, about 10 minutes.

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   Cool.

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   Transfer the mixture to a food processor and process until it resembles coarse sand.

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   Add the remaining 5 tablespoons of butter, pulsing until combined.

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   Line a baking sheet with parchment paper and divide mixture among 6 4-inch bottomless pastry rings, packing it firmly in.

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   Bake until just browned, about 10 minutes.

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    Set aside.

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    Meanwhile, combine the pineapple, diced mango and 1/2cup water in a saucepan.

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    Cook over medium heat, stirring occasionally, until the fruit softens and the water evaporates, about 15 minutes.

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    Add the bananas and cook 3 minutes more.

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    Taste, adding a few teaspoons of sugar if desired.

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    Set aside to cool.

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    Remove the rings from the cooled tart shells.

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    Divide the cooked fruit among the tarts, spread gently and top each with mango slices.

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    Using a spatula, carefully transfer tarts to plates.

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    Serve with ice cream.

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