Apple Ginger Pecan Tart
A creative combination of comfort food and elegance.
by Anna Olson

Bake Time: 40 to 50 minutes
Makes: 1 8-inch tart

Ingredients

Crust
1/2 cup (125 mL) unsalted butter, room temperature
1/3 cup (80 mL) cream cheese, room temperature
1 cup (250 mL) all-purpose flour

Filling
1/3 cup (80 mL) unsalted butter, melted
1/2 cup (125 mL) SPLENDA® Brown Sugar Blend
2 large eggs
1 Tbsp (15 mL) grated fresh ginger
1/2 tsp (2 mL) ground cinnamon
1/2 tsp (2 mL) vanilla extract
1/4 tsp (1 mL) fine salt
2 cups (500 mL) peeled and sliced baking apples, such as Spy, Spartan or Granny Smith
1/2 cup (125 mL) pecan halves

Directions

1.For crust, beat butter and cream cheese until smooth. Add flour and stir until dough comes together. Shape into a disk, wrap and chill for 2 hours, until firm.
2.Preheat oven to 375°F (190°C).
3.On a lightly floured surface, roll out dough to 1/4 inch (5 mm) thick and line an 8-inch, removable-bottom fluted tart pan. Freeze while preparing filling.
4.For filling, whisk butter and the SPLENDA® Brown Sugar Blend. Add eggs, one at a time, whisking after each addition. Stir in ginger, cinnamon, vanilla and salt.
5.Place chilled tart shell on a baking tray and arrange apples and pecans in shell.
6.Gently pour filling over apples and pecans.
7.Bake for 40 to 50 minutes, until edges of pastry are browned and filling no longer jiggles when pan is moved.
8.Let tart cool for an hour before slicing. Serve warm, room temperature or chilled.


Nutritional Information

Amount per serving:
Serving Size: 1/8 tart
Total Calories: 370
Calories from Fat: 252
Total Fat: 28 g
Saturated Fat: 15 g
Cholesterol: 115 mg
Sodium: 125 mg
Total Carbohydrates: 24 g
Fibre: 2 g
Sugars: 10 g
Protein: 5 g
Source(s):Courtesy of splenda.ca. © Johnson & Johnson Inc. 2002–2009.