FLAKEY CRANBERRY WALNUT TART

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From my Mamaw's recipe collection.

Provided by Chrystal Cackler @journeyrock92

Categories     Pies

Number Of Ingredients 18

2 1/2 cup(s) all-purpose flour
1 cup(s) cold butter, cubed
1/4 cup(s) sugar
2 - egg yolks
3 tablespoon(s) cold water
1 tablespoon(s) lemon juice
1/2 teaspoon(s) grated lemon peel
FOR THE FILLING
1 cup(s) sugar
1/4 cup(s) butter, cubed
1/4 cup(s) water
2/3 cup(s) heavy whipping cream
3 tablespoon(s) honey
1/2 teaspoon(s) salt
2 cup(s) chopped walnuts
1/2 cup(s) dried cranberries
1 - egg white, lightly beaten
1 - teaspoon coarse sugar

Steps:

  • Place the flour, butter and sugar in a food processor; cover and process until mixture resembles coarse crumbs. Add the egg yolks, water, lemon juice and peel; cover and process until dough forms a ball. Divide dough in half; wrap in plastic wrap. Refrigerate for 1 hour or until firm. In a small saucepan, bring the sugar, butter and water to a boil; cook and stir for 1 minute. Cook, without stirring, until mixture turns a golden amber color, about 7 minutes.
  • Remove from the heat; gradually stir in cream. Return to heat; stir in honey and salt until smooth. Stir in walnuts and cranberries. Bring to a boil. Reduce heat; simmer, uncovered, for 5 minutes. Remove from the heat; cool to room temperature.
  • On a lightly floured surface, roll out one portion of dough into an 11-in. circle. Transfer to an ungreased 9-in. fluted tart pan with a removable bottom; trim pastry even with edge. Add filling Roll out remaining dough to fit top of tart; place over filling. Trim and seal edges. Cut slits in pastry. Brush with egg white; sprinkle with coarse sugar. Bake at 400° for 20-25 minutes or until filling is bubbly. Cool on a wire rack.

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