TARTS

Pecan-Apple Tart

First off, if you have a nut allergy LOOK AWAY because this is one rash inducing dessert.

That being said, this is a nice change from the classic pecan pie. The apples help break up the monotony of the sometimes overly sweet filling with a subtle tartness. The apples are first sauteed in butter with a splash of Sailor Jerry's spiced rum, orange zest and vanilla.

10" Apple Pecan Tart

Chopped, toasted pecans are added to the mix then blended with dark brown sugar, eggs, homemade orange-vanilla syrup and pure maple syrup....need I go on? As with most of the desserts here, lightly sweetened whipped cream certainly would not suck.

And not to sound too cliché....
it would make a seriously nice gift.

$20 - 8" tart
$25 - 10" tart




Apricot Tart

A family tradition.

Growing up with a German mother we'd frequently be on the receiving end of many delicious tarts and cakes. But probably the most ubiquitous was the apricot tart. Mom would make this (and still does) whenever we were expecting guests, to be served with afternoon coffee. Although this was "adult time" I would happily put up with the unwarranted attention I'd get knowing a slice would be presented to me with a dollop of freshly whipped cream.

This recipe goes back three generations. Well, part of it does. One day when my mother, Welda, found a recipe for a cherry tart she opted to substitute the cherries for apricots. This is where we go back a generation to my mother's mother, Welda. It was her crust. And a delicious family tradition was born. 

10" Apricot Tart

Now to the good stuff. It's a sweet butter crust with juicy apricots set in a sweet apricot glaze. This MUST be served with real whipped cream lightly sweetened with icing sugar. My mother spreads a layer of whipped cream all over the top of the tart. She says it makes for a lovely presentation with the white and orange layers. However, I just dollop whipped cream on top of each piece as it's served. However you choose, the sweet, buttery crust tastes almost like a sugar cookie with a hint of orange zest and vanilla. That flavor contrasted with the cool, whipped cream and the slightly tart/sweet apricots is....well, it makes my mouth water just thinking about it!

$18 - 8" tart
$22 - 10" tart