Rustic Strawberry Apple Tart
Indulge in the delightful combination of juicy strawberries and crisp apples in this rustic tart. With a buttery oatmeal crust and a hint of sweetness, this tart is perfect for dessert or afternoon tea. Share the taste of fresh, seasonal ingredients with loved ones and experience a comforting slice of homemade goodness.
8
Servings
N/A
Calories
9
Ingredients
Ingredients
self-raising flour
1 1/4 cups
margarine
1/4 cup (cold)
rolled oats
2/3 cup
apples
2 (peeled, cored, and sliced)
strawberries
2 cups (hulled and halved)
cornflour
1 tablespoon
sugar
to taste
baking paper
as needed
baking beads, rice, or dried beans
as needed
Instructions
1
Preheat the oven to 200 degrees Celsius (392 degrees Fahrenheit).
2
In a bowl, mix the self-raising flour and cold margarine until the mixture resembles breadcrumbs. Stir in the rolled oats.
3
Add a small amount of cold water gradually, mixing until a firm dough forms. Knead the dough lightly until smooth.
4
Roll out the pastry on a floured surface. Line a 23cm pie tin with the pastry, trimming any excess. Prick the pastry base with a fork.
5
Line the pastry with baking paper and fill with baking beads, rice, or dried beans. Bake for 10 minutes. Remove the paper and weights, and bake for an additional 10-15 minutes or until the pastry is golden brown.
6
Optional: Use any leftover pastry to cut out decorative shapes with a cookie cutter and bake until golden brown.
7
In a saucepan, combine the peeled, cored, and sliced apples with the halved strawberries, cornflour, and sugar to taste. Cover and cook over low heat, stirring occasionally, until the fruit is just tender, approximately 10 minutes.
8
Spoon the fruit mixture into the baked pastry case. Decorate with the baked pastry shapes if using. Serve warm or at room temperature.
Nutrition Information
Frequently Asked Questions
Frequently Asked Questions
What is a Rustic Strawberry Apple Tart?
It is a comforting homemade dessert featuring juicy strawberries and crisp apples in a buttery oatmeal crust.
What is the preheat temperature for the oven?
The oven should be preheated to 200 degrees Celsius or 392 degrees Fahrenheit.
What ingredients are used for the tart crust?
The crust is made from self-raising flour, cold margarine, and rolled oats.
How is the dough formed?
By mixing flour and margarine until crumbly, adding oats, and then gradually adding cold water until a firm dough forms.
Should the dough be kneaded?
Yes, the dough should be kneaded lightly until it becomes smooth.
What size pie tin is recommended for this recipe?
A 23cm pie tin is recommended for this tart.
Why should I prick the pastry base with a fork?
Pricking the base helps prevent air bubbles from forming and ensures even baking of the pastry.
How long is the initial blind bake?
The pastry is first baked for 10 minutes while lined with baking paper and weights.
What can I use as weights for blind baking?
You can use baking beads, uncooked rice, or dried beans as weights.
How long is the second stage of baking for the crust?
After removing the weights, bake for an additional 10 to 15 minutes until golden brown.
Can I add decorations to the tart?
Yes, you can use leftover pastry to cut out decorative shapes with a cookie cutter and bake them until golden.
How many apples are needed for the filling?
The recipe requires 2 apples for the filling.
How should the apples be prepared?
The apples should be peeled, cored, and sliced.
How many strawberries are used?
You will need 2 cups of strawberries for this tart.
How should the strawberries be prepared?
The strawberries should be hulled and halved.
What is used to thicken the fruit filling?
One tablespoon of cornflour is used as a thickening agent for the fruit mixture.
How much sugar is added to the fruit?
Sugar should be added to taste based on the sweetness of your fruit.
How is the fruit filling cooked?
Combine fruit, cornflour, and sugar in a saucepan and cook over low heat for about 10 minutes.
Should the fruit be covered while cooking?
Yes, keep the saucepan covered while cooking the fruit over low heat.
When is the fruit filling ready?
The filling is ready when the fruit is just tender.
How do I assemble the final tart?
Spoon the cooked fruit mixture into the pre-baked pastry case and add any decorative pastry shapes.
At what temperature should the tart be served?
It can be served warm or at room temperature.
How many servings does this tart provide?
The recipe makes approximately 8 servings.
What kind of flour is used in this recipe?
The recipe calls for self-raising flour.
What type of oats are best for the crust?
Rolled oats are used to give the crust its distinct rustic texture.
Is the margarine used cold or at room temperature?
The margarine should be cold when mixing it with the flour.
What category of dish is this tart?
This recipe is categorized as a Dessert.
Is this tart suitable for afternoon tea?
Yes, it is perfect for both dessert and afternoon tea.
What are the main tags for this recipe?
Main tags include strawberry, apple, tart, dessert, baked, oatmeal crust, and rustic.
What is the first step in the tart instructions?
The first step is to preheat the oven to 200 degrees Celsius (392 degrees Fahrenheit).