A tart from South Carolina berry farm
Bake tart shells according to package directions. Cool completely.
Bring blackberries and 1 cup of water to boil over medium heat.
Reduce heat, and simmer for 5 minutes till blackberries are soft.
Mash blackberries with a fork and pour through wire mesh strainer into 4 cup liquid measuring cup, using a back of the spoon to squeeze out 2 cups of juice. Discard residue.
Boil at reduced heat to reduce volume to 2 cups.
Combine 1 ½ cups sugar and ½ cup of flour in a saucepan
gradually add the blackberry juice, whisking constantly until smooth.
Bring to boil over medium heat whisking constantly.
Reduce heat and simmer for 3 minutes or until thickened.
Remove from heat. Stir in butter and 2 teaspoons of vanilla.
Spoon filling into prepared tart shells. Cool completely.
Beat whipping cream at high speed with an electric mixer until foamy
gradually add remaining 1/4 cup of sugar, beating until stiff peaks form.
Fold in remaining 1/8 teaspoon of vanilla.
Dollop whipped cream over tarts
Garnish with fresh blackberries and mint springs.
Source:
The Happy Berry Bunch farm, in Six Mile, South Carolina. Visit their website at www.thehappyberry.com
Photo courtesy of:
www.greenblender.com
Ingredients
Directions
Bake tart shells according to package directions. Cool completely.
Bring blackberries and 1 cup of water to boil over medium heat.
Reduce heat, and simmer for 5 minutes till blackberries are soft.
Mash blackberries with a fork and pour through wire mesh strainer into 4 cup liquid measuring cup, using a back of the spoon to squeeze out 2 cups of juice. Discard residue.
Boil at reduced heat to reduce volume to 2 cups.
Combine 1 ½ cups sugar and ½ cup of flour in a saucepan
gradually add the blackberry juice, whisking constantly until smooth.
Bring to boil over medium heat whisking constantly.
Reduce heat and simmer for 3 minutes or until thickened.
Remove from heat. Stir in butter and 2 teaspoons of vanilla.
Spoon filling into prepared tart shells. Cool completely.
Beat whipping cream at high speed with an electric mixer until foamy
gradually add remaining 1/4 cup of sugar, beating until stiff peaks form.
Fold in remaining 1/8 teaspoon of vanilla.
Dollop whipped cream over tarts
Garnish with fresh blackberries and mint springs.
