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Cranberries
glisten in tender pastry shells...
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2
cups |
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flour |
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¼
tsp |
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salt |
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1/3
cup |
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shortening, chilled |
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1/3
cup |
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butter, chilled |
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7 to
9 Tbs |
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cold
water |
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2½
cups |
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fresh cranberries |
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1/3
cup |
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water |
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2
Tbs |
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dry
red wine or orange juice |
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1
cup |
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granulated sugar |
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2
Tbs |
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flour |
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1
Tbs |
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butter, cut-up |
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sweetened whipped cream (optional) |
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1 |
Preheat oven
to 375°F. |
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2 |
In a large
bowl, stir together flour and salt. Using a
pastry blender, cut in shortening and 1/3 cup
butter until pieces are pea-size. Sprinkle 1
Tablespoon of the cold water over part of the
mixture; gently toss with a fork. Push moistened
dough to one side of bowl. Repeat, using 1
Tablespoon of water at a time, until all the
dough is moistened. |
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Form dough
into a ball. Divide dough into eight equal
portions. Roll each portion into a 5" circle.
Line a 4" tart pan that has a removeable bottom
with one dough circle. Trim dough even with rim
of tart pan. Repeat with remaining dough circles
and seven more 4" tart pans. |
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For filling:
In a medium saucepan, combine cranberries, 1/3
cup water, and wine or orange juice. Bring to
boiling. Cook, stirring frequently, for 2-3
minutes or until berries begin to pop. In a
small bowl, stir together sugar and 2 T. flour.
Add to hot cranberry mixture. Cook and stir
until thickened and bubbly. Stir in the 1
Tablespoon butter until melted. |
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Spoon about
¼ cup filling into each dough-lined tart pan.
Place pans on a large baking sheet. Bake for
40-45 minutes or until filling is bubbly and
edges of tarts are golden brown. Place tarts on
wire rack to cool. Remove tarts from pans to
serve. If desired, serve with sweetened whipped
cream. |
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Servings: 8 |
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Cooking Tips |
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*To bake ahead:
Tarts can be baked, cooled, covered, and stored at room
temperature for up to 24 hours or in the refrigerator
for up to 2 days. For longer storage, place tarts in a
freezer bag; seal and freeze for up to 4 months. To
serve, thaw, covered, at room temperature. |
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Recipe Source |
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Holiday Baking |
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