Cranberry Tart
Description: Mixes in minutes, so it's great for a last-minute emergency holiday dessert. If you make it a day ahead, the cranberries mellow a little. Great with orange-nutmeg whipped cream!
Ingredients:
- 2 cups cranberries, washed
- 1/2 cup pecan pieces
- 1/2 cup sugar
- 12 tablespoons butter, very soft or melted
- 1 cup sugar
- 2 eggs
- 1 teaspoon almond extract or 1 teaspoon Amaretto
- 1 cup flour
Steps:
- Grease a 10- to 12-inch pie or flan dish. Spread the berries, pecans in the dish. Sprinkle with sugar.
- Combine the butter, sugar, eggs and extract. Stir or beat in the flour. Spread over the berries. Bake at 325 degrees for 35-40 minutes.
- Serve with whipped cream flavored with Grand Marnier or orange peel, or ice cream or custard sauce.
