Rustic Apricot-Cranberry Tart Recipe

Name: Rustic Apricot-Cranberry Tart
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1 cup sugar; 2 cups fresh cranberries; 1/4 cup honey; 1 (6-ounce) package (1 cup) dried apricots, finely chopped; 4 tablespoons orange juice; 3 tablespoons cornstarch; 1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour; 1 tablespoon sugar; 1/4 teaspoon salt; 1/2 cup cold Land O Lakes Butter, cut into chunks; 5 to 6 tablespoons Land O Lakes Half & Half; 1/2 cup Land O Lakes Heavy Whipping Cream, sweetened, whipped; Sugared cranberries, if desired; Fresh mint leaves, if desired

Servings: persons

1 cup sugar
2 cups fresh cranberries
1/4 cup honey
1 (6-ounce) package (1 cup) dried apricots, finely chopped
4 tablespoons orange juice
3 tablespoons cornstarch
1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
1 tablespoon sugar
1/4 teaspoon salt
1/2 cup cold Land O Lakes Butter, cut into chunks
5 to 6 tablespoons Land O Lakes Half & Half
1/2 cup Land O Lakes Heavy Whipping Cream, sweetened, whipped
Sugared cranberries, if desired
Fresh mint leaves, if desired

1
Combine 1 cup sugar, cranberries, honey, apricots and 2 tablespoons orange juice in 2-quart saucepan.
2
Cook over medium heat, stirring occasionally, 5-6 minutes or until mixture comes to a boil.
3
Reduce heat to low; cook, stirring occasionally, 4-5 minutes or until cranberries pop.
4
Stir together cornstarch and remaining orange juice in bowl.
5
Stir into cranberry mixture.
6
Increase heat to medium; cook, stirring occasionally, until mixture returns to a boil.
7
Boil 1 minute.
8
Cool 1 hour.
9
Heat oven to 375F.
10
Combine flour, 1 tablespoon sugar and salt in bowl; cut in butter with pastry blender or fork until mixture resembles coarse crumbs.
11
Add enough half & half just until flour is moistened.
12
Shape into ball.
13
Roll out dough on lightly floured surface into 13-inch circle.
14
Place onto ungreased baking sheet.
15
Spread cranberry mixture in 9-inch circle in center of pastry.
16
Fold edges up over filling, crimping dough to fit.
17
Bake 35-40 minutes or until golden brown.
18
Cool on baking sheet 5 minutes.
19
Run narrow spatula under bottom of tart to loosen.
20
Slide onto cooling rack.
21
Cool completely.
22
Cut tart into wedges; place onto individual serving plates.
23
Top each tart wedge with sweetened whipped cream.
24
Garnish with sugared cranberries and mint leaves, if desired.

773

kcal

Calories

Fat

113

Carbs

Protein

Fat Carbs Protein

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

Tips for the best results

Read through all the steps once before you start and measure out your ingredients first — it makes everything go more smoothly.
Preheat the oven fully and bake on the middle rack for the most even results.
Check for doneness a few minutes early — a toothpick in the center should come out with just a few moist crumbs.
Let it cool before slicing so it sets properly and holds its shape.
Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge and enjoy within a few days.

Variations & substitutions

Swap the honey for maple syrup or agave for a slightly different but equally rich sweetness.
Use a neutral oil or a plant-based spread in place of butter for a dairy-free version.
Brown sugar instead of white sugar adds a deeper, more caramel-like flavor.
A good 1:1 gluten-free flour blend works well if you need a gluten-free version.
Coconut cream is a reliable plant-based alternative to dairy cream.

No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 14 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 1 cup sugar, 2 cups fresh cranberries, 1/4 cup honey, 1 (6-ounce) package (1 cup) dried apricots, finely chopped, and more.

Yes, Rustic Apricot-Cranberry Tart falls under the Baking & Desserts category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 3–5 days. For longer storage, freeze for up to 3 months — no need to refrigerate or reheat.

That's it — enjoy your meal!

Rustic Apricot-Cranberry Tart

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