Rustic Summer Blueberry Tart

Tarts are synonymous with the warm weather months. This particular blueberry version is an elegant edition to a late summer BBQ. It’s gorgeous while maintaining a rustic simplicity. And it really is a treat for all of your senses.

TART SHELL

1 1⁄2 cups flour

3 tablespoons sugar

1 1⁄2 tablespoons cider vinegar

1 1⁄2 sticks of butter

a pinch of salt

FILLING

6 cups fresh blueberries (not too ripe)

3⁄4 cups sugar

3 tablespoons flour

3 tablespoons butter to dot on top

PREPARE SHELL

Step 1: Preheat the oven to 400°F and grease a 10-inch tart pan.

Step 2: Pulse flour, salt, sugar, vinegar, and butter in a food processor until crumbly.

Step 3: Press dough evenly into the tart pan.

ASSEMBLE TART

Step 1: Toss 4 cups of blueberries with the sugar and flour.

Step 2: Fill the prepared shell with 4 cups of the blueberry filling.

Step 3: Dot the top with the butter.

Step 4: Bake for 1 hour.

Step 5: Allow to cool.

Step 6: Pour the remaining 2 cups of fresh blueberries on top of the baked tart.

*Blackberries, marionberries, or currants (or a mixture of all three) can be substituted for the blueberries.