CRANBERRY-TOPPED LEMON TARTS

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From my Mamaw's recipe collection.

Provided by Chrystal Cackler @journeyrock92

Categories     Pies

Number Of Ingredients 18

2 cup(s) all-purpose flour
3 tablespoon(s) sugar
3/4 teaspoon(s) salt
1 cup(s) cold butter, cubed
FOR THE TOPPING
3 cup(s) fresh or frozen cranberries
1 1/4 cup(s) sugar
1/4 cup(s) water
FOR THE FILLING
5 - eggs
1 1/2 cup(s) sugar
3/4 cup(s) lemon juice
4 teaspoon(s) grated lemon peel
1/3 cup(s) butter, cubed
FOR THE GARNISH
1 medium lemon, cut into 1/4-inch slices
1/2 cup(s) sugar
1/4 cup(s) water

Steps:

  • In a large bowl, combine the flour, sugar and salt; cut in butter until mixture resembles coarse crumbs. Stir until dough forms a ball. Divide into eight portions; press each onto the bottom and up the sides of eight 4-in. tart pans. Cover and refrigerate for 20 minutes. Bake at 350° for 20-25 minutes or until golden brown. Cool on wire racks.
  • In a large saucepan, combine the cranberries, sugar and water. Cook over medium heat until berries have popped, about 20 minutes. Meanwhile, in a small heavy saucepan over medium heat, whisk the eggs, sugar, lemon juice and peel until blended. Add butter; cook, whisking constantly, until mixture is thickened and coats the back of a spoon. Transfer to a small bowl; cool. Cover and refrigerate for 1 hour. Transfer berry topping to another bowl; refrigerate until serving.
  • Spoon filling into tart shells. Chill, uncovered, until set. For garnish, in a small saucepan, bring lemon slices, sugar and water to a boil. Reduce heat; simmer, uncovered, for 20-25 minutes or until lemon is tender. Cut slices in half; chill. Just before serving, spoon cranberry topping over tarts. Garnish with lemon slices.

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