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Nectarine and Berry Tart

Serves 8

This is a seasonal dessert with eye-appeal. Fresh blueberries, strawberries and nectarines are enrobed in prepared pie pastry. This “bakery like” tart is easy to make and tastes great.

Nectarine and Berry Tart

Ingredients

Pastry for single-crust 9-inch pie

  • 5 cups sliced nectarines
  • 1 cup raspberries OR sliced strawberries
  • 1 cup fresh OR frozen unsweetened blueberries, partially thawed
  • 2 teaspoons lemon juice
  • 3 tablespoons cornstarch
  • 24 packets Equal® sweetener*
  • 1 teaspoon grated lemon rind
  • 1/4 teaspoon ground allspice

*Substitute 1 cup Equal Spoonful for the packets.

Preparation

  • Preheat oven to 425°F.
  • Roll pastry on floured surface into 12-inch circle. Transfer to ungreased baking sheet.
  • Toss nectarines and berries with lemon juice in a large bowl. Sprinkle fruit with combined cornstarch, Equal, lemon peel and allspice. Toss to coat.
  • Arrange fruit mixture over pastry, leaving 2-inch border around edge of pastry. Bring edge of pastry toward center, overlapping as necessary.
  • Bake tart 35 to 40 minutes or until crust is golden and fruit is tender. Cool on wire rack.
  • Serve warm or at room temperature.

Nutrition Information (per serving)

  • Calories: 181
  • Protein: 2 g
  • Carbohydrates: 30 g
  • Fat: 7 g
  • Cholesterol: 3 mg
  • Sodium: 129 mg

Exchanges

  • Fat - 1
  • Fruit - 1
  • Starch - 1