I don’t know about you, but in my house, the craving for sweets is always around the corner! But we know well that if we gave in to some indulgence every day, beyond the calories, we would have to face other problems! However, in my recipes, I always try to find the right compromise, sometimes eliminating fats, sometimes eggs or reducing sugars, because I am a big sweet tooth and I can’t give up certain things! Therefore, a good part of the desserts I propose to you are more genuine by nature! I have declared it many times, I am not a purist and I always try to create a valid alternative to a recipe, provided that it is still tasty as well as healthy! Even for special occasions or anniversaries, I like to surprise in my simplicity, like with this tart prepared to celebrate Mother’s Day! A shell of water-based pastry, which is really prepared in a few minutes by dirtying only one mixing bowl and a spoon. Not to mention that no rest in the fridge will be necessary! With this pastry, you can also retire the rolling pin, as it can be spread with your hands directly in the mold! For the filling, I chose a homemade apple and blueberry jam from my past stocks, but you, considering the fairly light base, can also indulge in something more indulgent like custard or other fillings based on peanut butter, Nutella, etc. The choice to cover the tart surface with a sheet of parchment paper for the first half of the cooking offers a softer final texture that your children will also like. A sweet cuddle without excesses, suitable for the whole family, for a healthy breakfast or snack, or simply to honor your mom with a symbolic pantry dessert!
If you love tarts in general, and with alternative pastries compared to the traditional butter one, here are more ideas below to draw inspiration from:
- Difficulty: Very easy
- Cost: Cheap
- Preparation time: 10 Minutes
- Portions: mold Ø 9 in
- Cooking methods: Electric oven
- Cuisine: Italian
- Seasonality: Fall, Winter and Spring
Ingredients
- 5.1 oz all-purpose flour
- 2.5 oz erythritol (or 1/4 cup cane sugar)
- 1/4 cup water (warm)
- 2 tbsps vegetable oil
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- 1/3 tsp baking powder
- 1 pinch salt
- 8.8 oz blueberry jam (and apple, or another of your choice)
- 1.2 oz almonds (sliced)
- 2 tbsps almond flour (optional)
- to taste powdered sugar
Tools
- 1 Mixing bowl
- 1 Spoon
- 1 Tart mold
Steps
In a mixing bowl, mix the dry ingredients, namely the erythritol with the flour and previously sifted baking powder and a pinch of salt (fig. 1).
Add the vegetable oil and warm water (fig. 2).
Lastly, add the vanilla extract and quickly mix with a hand whisk (fig. 3).
In a few minutes, you will obtain a smooth and homogeneous dough (fig. 4).
After greasing and flouring a pan, spread the dough little by little with your hands until it exceeds the edge by 3/4 in (fig. 5).
Distribute your favorite jam. I added the apple and blueberry one I made at home (fig. 6).
Level with a spatula and sprinkle the surface with a handful of almond flour (fig. 7).
Garnish with sliced almonds and bake in a preheated oven at 350°F for 20′ covered with a sheet of parchment paper, then another 20′ uncovered. Turn off and let cool completely before unmolding.
Once cold, you can serve them by dusting with powdered sugar to taste.
And voilà… the water tart is ready to be enjoyed!
Enjoy from La Cucina di FeFè!
Storage
👉 The water tart with apple and blueberry jam can be kept under a glass dome for desserts or pantry containers for up to 3-4 days.
FAQ (Frequently Asked Questions)
Can I replace all-purpose flour with rice flour?
Sure, you can safely use the same amount of rice flour as the all-purpose flour indicated in the recipe. But be careful, rice flour absorbs liquids differently. It might be necessary to adjust the amount of liquids.
