Wednesday, April 29, 2009

APPLE, BANANA AND ALMOND TART

Looks good, taste EXCELLENT and very easy to make!
INGREDIENTS:

4 peeled and diced apples,
2 peeled and diced bananas,
1 cup sliced almonds,
1/2 cup sugar,
1 teaspoon cinnamon,
1 teaspoon vanilla extract,
1 tablespoon corn starch,
1 round 9 inch pie crust,

DIRECTIONS:

Preheat oven at 400 F.
Place pie crust in ungreased 9 inch tart pan. Press firmly against sides ans bottom. Set aside.
In a mixing bowl combine, apples, bananas, 1/2 cup almonds, sugar, vanilla, corn starch and cinnamon. Fill tart with fruit mixture; top with the remaining 1/2 cup almonds and sprinkle 1 tablespoon granulated sugar.



Bake for 45 to 50 minutes or until nice and golden brown.
TIP : For a nice attractive look, brush with a mixture of 1 tablespoon jam and 1 tablespoon water. It gives a beautiful shine!

Let it cool before cutting and serving, or add a scoop of vanilla ice cream on top while is still hot!
Either way it's a scrumptious dessert that no one wants to miss!

ENJOY!

Have a nice day!