How To Make a Fabulous Fruit Tart

You're just a few steps away from serving this decadent dessert on your holiday table. Simply wrap warm pears and bourbon-laced fruits in a golden brown crust.

Tipsy Spiced Fruit Tart with Buttermilk Whipped Cream

Photo: Jennifer Davick

Tipsy Spiced Fruit Tart with Buttermilk Whipped Cream

The bourbon-soaked fruits and bold flavors in this rustic pie make it an adults-only dessert. Splurge for a premium brandy or bourbon—it’s worth it.

See how we wrapped the tipsy filling in refrigerated pie crusts.

Mound Fruit Mixture in Center

Photo: Jennifer Davick

Mound Fruit Mixture in Center

Don't worry if juices from the fruit run toward the edges of the crust. Just start folding, and  tuck all that goodness inside.

Wrap It Up

Photo: Jennifer Davick

Wrap It Up

Fold the edges of the crust up and over the fruit mixture, loosely shaping pleats and turning the parchment  paper as you go.

 

Make It Sparkle

Photo: Jennifer Davick

Make It Sparkle

Brush the crust with beaten egg and sprinkle with large golden crystals of Demerara sugar or coarse sparkling sugar.

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