Cran-Raspberry Pecan Tart with Whole-Grain Crust

Cran-Raspberry Pecan Tart

Thanks to the National Processed Raspberry Council for sponsoring this post.

The first time I made this tart, I left it on the counter to cool before dashing out for the evening. When I returned home several hours later, half the tart was missing.

Half.

Mr. Mom’s Kitchen, who’s not usually much of a dessert guy, claimed responsibility.

When I made it a second time, tinkering a bit with the crust, I sent a sizable slab home with my friend Elizabeth, who protested, “That’s too much! We’ll never eat it all.” She texted me a photo that same afternoon showing mere scraps left on the plate.

Cran-Raspberry Pecan Tart

This is all a long-winded way of saying that this tart is a real keeper. It’s taking up permanent residence in our family holiday cooking repertoire. Let me tell you why:

It’s easy 

No joke. The tart dough gets mixed by hand in a single bowl and pressed in the pan. The filling relies on red raspberries that go straight from freezer to bowl. The cranberries don’t need to be chopped and can be either fresh or frozen.

It’s pretty!

 The deep, dark red of frozen raspberries and cranberries can’t be beat for seasonal cooking. Put this on a holiday spread and you’ll be sure to win a few beauty Brownie points.  

It’s a nutrition upgrade 

Pecan tarts are notoriously high in sugar and typically made with corn syrup. This version isn’t too sweet, features a 100 percent whole wheat crust, subs in olive oil for some of the butter, and includes one and a half generous cups of fruit (mostly red raspberries, which are high in vitamin C – a powerful antioxidant – and fiber).

It’s plainly delicious 

The combination of bright, tangy red raspberries, maple syrup, and crunchy pecans is a winning one. Good luck stopping at one slice.

Bottom line? I hope you make this tart. And if you do, I’d advise you not to leave it unguarded on the counter. You may return to find it half eaten.

Cran-Raspberry Pecan Tart

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Comments

12.03.2018 at9:50 AM #

Pamela Prime

Super delicious!💚💚

12.03.2018 at9:50 AM #

Katie Morford

You got a sneak preview 🙂

12.03.2018 at11:17 AM #

Gloria Corley

Do I have to use a tart pan for this? I don’t have one. Looks wonderful.

12.03.2018 at11:17 AM #

Katie Morford

Hi Gloria, You could use a 9-inch cake pan or similar size pie pan. The sides of a cake and pie pan are much higher than a tart pan, so just press the dough about 1 inch up the side of the pan, not all the way to the top. You will need to cut the slices directly in the pan and use a little spatula to remove the slices. Hope that helps!

Katie

12.04.2018 at8:22 PM #

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12.22.2021 at9:08 AM #

Natalie

I’d like to make this for a 1:00 dinner on Christmas Day. Can I make it a day ahead and still have it delicious for Christmas?
Merry Christmas to you and your family.

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