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Rustic Grape Tart with Almond Crust

Rustic Grape Tart with Almond Crust

By Isabella

Ingredients

For the crust:

  • 1 ½ cups all-purpose flour (or whole wheat pastry flour)

  • ½ cup almond flour

  • 2 tablespoons sugar

  • ½ teaspoon salt

  • ½ cup vegan butter or coconut oil, chilled and cubed

  • 4–6 tablespoons ice water

For the filling:

  • 3 cups seedless grapes (concord work beautifully)

  • 2 tablespoons sugar (or maple syrup)

  • 1 tablespoon cornstarch

  • ½ teaspoon cinnamon

  • 1 teaspoon lemon juice

  • 1 teaspoon lemon zest

Optional garnish: powdered sugar, vegan vanilla ice cream, or coconut whipped cream


Instructions

  1. Make the crust:

    • In a bowl, whisk flours, sugar, and salt.

    • Cut in plant-based butter until crumbly.

    • Add ice water gradually until dough comes together.

    • Wrap and chill 30 minutes.

  2. Prepare grapes:

    • In a bowl, toss grapes with sugar, cornstarch, cinnamon, lemon juice, and zest.

  3. Assemble:

    • Preheat oven to 375°F (190°C).

    • Roll dough into a rustic circle, about 12 inches wide.

    • Place grapes in the center, leaving 2-inch border.

    • Fold edges over the fruit, pleating as you go.

  4. Bake:

    • Bake 35–40 minutes, until crust is golden and grapes are bubbling.

    • Cool slightly before serving.

  5. Serve:

    • Dust with powdered sugar and top with vegan ice cream or whipped cream if desired.

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