There has been a wispy bit of cool air blowing around here in the San Juan mountains. With the crispness in the air I get really excited for fall and of course my favorite season winter. Flavors that swoon include apples, cinnamon and pumpkin pie spice. I created this Nutty Apple Tart with cool days in mind, but it is equally as good in the heat of the summer.
What is not to love about a tart loaded with apples, fruit jam and nuts? Have you ever tried St. Dalfour Fruit Conserves? They come in every flavor you could possible imagine and they are 100% fruit, have no added sugar and no preservatives. Trader Joe’s had great 100% fruit jams too. Love that.
You know what I also love? Bob’s Red Mill…..they have every high quality flour, grain, pancake mix, etc. you could possible imagine. They are easy to find too. If you can’t find these products locally, then you can easily order online. Or win my giveaway…..
I made sure this tart was gluten free to0 so everyone can enjoy it. It is also vegan, even cooler huh?!
This tart has the texture of a Linzer tart cookie and layers and layers of flavor. Linzer tarts use nuts and flour as a base for the cookie, so it makes sense that my creation would have a similar flair. We are nuts about nuts over here. I used a combo of pistachios & pine nuts as a topping.
Using quinoa, oat and almond flour gives a great dimension of texture and flavor. I first learned about blanched almond flour earlier this year from Elana of Elana’s Pantry. She knows a thing or two about great food. Almond flour is addictive in baked goods. It is buttery, rich and bakes up perfectly. The good thing is it is also good for you.
Think of this recipe like a sweet pizza, layer it with the fruits, nuts and jams of your choice. Whatever you have available should be perfect. You can play around with the flours too. Let me know what you come up with and how it works out. I love learning new things. When you guys experiment with my recipes I always learn so much!
Have you ever noticed that tarts can be made in so many different ways? Some have creamy tops, some fruity, some have crust on the top and bottom, some are pop tarts. Any which way they are great. Just know that I enjoy this tart often for breakfast, lunch, brunch and snacks. A little piece satisfies in a big way.
Do you have a favorite tart recipe? What are your favorite toppings?
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Giveaway Details
This giveaway is now closed. Thanks for your entries. Congrats to Irina from Perfect Paradox World #62 and Tiffany #197.
Because I love you & I want to see you eating healthy, fabulous food I have an awesome Bob’s Red Mill giveaway for you. 2 winners get to choose any four products from their vast product line. From whole grain flours, coconut flour, nut flours, flaxseed, cake, pancakes, waffle, muffin mixes, gluten free, filled with gluten. Your choice. Bob’s will send you the standard size packages ranging from 12 oz to 28 oz. You can pick from any four small, pre pack items (in other words, not 5 lb bags). You are not limited to flour. Anything goes! The value of this ranges because you can customize your order.
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Leave some comments….tell me why you want and need some Bob’s Red Mill in your life. What is your favorite thing to bake? You have until Sunday, August 28th, 12 midnight PST to enter this giveaway. TWO winners will be chosen via random.org and will have 3 days to respond or a new winner will be selected. Open to residents of the USA.
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