Easy Apple Cranberry Tart

Need a stunning dessert when invited over for a last-minute party or having unexpected company. This easy apple cranberry tart has a wonderful tangy sweetness.

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Bursting with seasonal flavors of fresh cranberry and green apples. Sweet desserts are not my favorite and that is why I love this dessert so much. The cranberries and green apples cut through the sweetness.

This is the easiest dessert I have ever made. I used store bought pie crust and there is no shame in that. I usually have store bought pie crust in the freezer just in case. Just in case a fabulous dessert opportunity arises. I happen to have a tart pan but if you don’t just use a springform pan.

Fresh cranberries make their own pectin which creates this ooey gooeyness. To learn more about the science behind why cranberries make great jam Cranberry science & Why cranberries make a great jam – FoodCrumbles.

One of the best things I love about this tart is how beautiful it is. I always say I eat with my eyes first. The taste matches if not exceeds the beauty. Because fall is when cranberries are harvested that is when you will find them at the best price and availability.

Easy Apple Cranberry Tart

Looking for a quick dessert that is spectacular and delicious. This easy apple cranberry tart is perfect for fall and winter.

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Prep Time 15 minutes mins

Cook Time 35 minutes mins

Course Dessert

Servings 12 servings

Ingredients

  

• 1 store bought pie crust -single crust
• 2 cups fresh or frozen cranberries
• 2 medium green apples
• 1 1/4 cups packed brown sugar
• 2 tbsp all-purpose flour
• 1/2 tsp cinnamon
• 2 tbsp butter

Instructions

 

• Remove pie crust from fridge to come to room temperature. If you want to make decoration for the tart like leaves you will need 2 pie crusts or double crust. 1 pie crust will fit a 10" tart pan. If you don't have a tart pan just use a springform pan.
• Press pie crust into bottom of pan and up the sides. Set aside.
• Peel and coarsely chop the apples. Coarsely chop the cranberries.
• In a large bowl, combine the cranberries, apples, brown sugar, flour and cinnamon. Pour into the crust.
• Dot with butter. If using decorations like leaves cut them out and place onto of filling.
• Put tart on a baking sheet in case it bubbles over. Mine did so I highly suggest this.
• Bake at 425' for 35-40 minutes or until filling is hot, bubbly and crust is golden. Cool on a wire rack and serve warm.

Keyword apple cranberry, easy dessert, tart