GRANDMA'S BERRY TART

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With seven children and 12 grandchildren, our household is always busy. But everyone makes time for a slice of this fruity pie from my grandma.

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories Desserts

Time 1h20m

Yield 6-8 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 19

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Ingredients

1-1/4 cups all-purpose flour
1/4 teaspoon salt
1/4 cup cold butter, cubed
1/4 cup shortening
5 to 6 tablespoons cold water
FILLING:
1 cup each fresh blueberries, raspberries, blackberries and sliced strawberries
1/2 cup sugar
2 tablespoons cornstarch
2 teaspoons grated lemon zest
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
1/2 teaspoon ground ginger
1/4 teaspoon ground allspice
Milk
Additional sugar
TOPPING:
1/4 cup sugar
3 tablespoons all-purpose flour
2 tablespoons cold butter

Steps:

In a small bowl, combine flour and salt; cut in butter and shortening until crumbly. Gradually add water, tossing with a fork until dough forms a ball. On a lightly floured surface, roll out dough into a 13-in. circle. Transfer to a 9-in. deep-dish pie plate., Place the berries in a large bowl. Combine the sugar, cornstarch, lemon zest, vanilla, ginger and allspice; add to berries and toss gently to coat. Pour into crust. Fold edges of pastry over filling. Brush folded pastry with milk; sprinkle with sugar., For topping, combine the sugar and flour in a small bowl; cut in butter until crumbly. Sprinkle over filling. , Bake at 400° for 50-55 minutes or until pastry is golden brown. Cool on a wire rack.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 328 calories, Fat 15g fat (7g saturated fat), Cholesterol 23mg cholesterol, Sodium 162mg sodium, Carbohydrate 46g carbohydrate (23g sugars, Fiber 4g fiber), Protein 3g protein.