Best Caramel For Cranberry Almond Tarts Recipes

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NANTUCKET CRANBERRY TART



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While everyone is enjoying a bountiful meal, this eye-catching tart can be baking to perfection in the oven. The pretty holiday dessert calls for very few ingredients, and it's a snap to assemble. -Jackie Zack, Riverside, Connecticut

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Desserts

Time 55m

Yield 12 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 8

1 package (12 ounces) fresh or frozen cranberries, thawed
1 cup sugar, divided
1/2 cup sliced almonds
2 large eggs, room temperature
3/4 cup butter, melted
1 teaspoon almond extract
1 cup all-purpose flour
1 tablespoon confectioners' sugar

Steps:

  • In a small bowl, combine the cranberries, 1/2 cup sugar and almonds. Transfer to a greased 11-in. fluted tart pan with a removable bottom. Place on a baking sheet., In a small bowl, beat the eggs, butter, extract and remaining sugar. Beat in flour just until moistened (batter will be thick). Spread evenly over berries. , Bake at 325° for 40-45 minutes or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean. Cool in pan on a wire rack. Dust with confectioners' sugar. Refrigerate leftovers.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 255 calories, Fat 14g fat (8g saturated fat), Cholesterol 65mg cholesterol, Sodium 93mg sodium, Carbohydrate 30g carbohydrate (19g sugars, Fiber 2g fiber), Protein 3g protein.

CRANBERRY ALMOND TART



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Make and share this Cranberry Almond Tart recipe from Food.com.

Provided by MarieRynr

Categories     Dessert

Time 1h

Yield 1 9inch tart

Number Of Ingredients 11

1 sweet tart crust, sufficient to line a 10-inch tart pan (see Mean Chef's Sweet Tart Dough)
1/2 cup orange juice
3/4 cup sugar
1 (12 ounce) bag cranberries
8 ounces almond paste
1/2 cup sugar
1/2 cup flour
1/2 cup unsalted butter
2 eggs
1 teaspoon vanilla
sliced almonds

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 350.
  • Cranberries: bring orange juice and sugar to a boil.
  • Add cranberries, remove from heat and let cool.
  • Filling: Beat almond paste and sugar until smooth.
  • Add remaining ingredients and beat until blended.
  • Assembly: Spread filling in tart shell.
  • Drain cranberries and place on top of filling.
  • Sprinkle with almonds to cover.
  • Bake until puffed, crust is done and almonds are golden, then cool.
  • Tart dough, cranberries and almond filling can all be made a couple of days ahead. Filling should be brought to room temperature or beat in a mixer to facilitate spreading.

CARAMEL FOR CRANBERRY-ALMOND TARTS



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Use this recipe to make Cranberry-Almond Tarts.

Provided by Martha Stewart

Yield Make enough for thirty 1-inch tarts

Number Of Ingredients 3

2 cups sugar
1/4 cup light corn syrup
1 1/4 cups heavy cream

Steps:

  • In a small heavy-bottomed saucepan, combine 1/2 cup water with sugar and corn syrup. Place over high heat and cook, brushing down sides of pan with a wet pastry brush, until mixture is amber in color. Immediately remove from heat and slowly stir in cream. Let cool to room temperature before using.

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