Grapes tart

Grapes are sweet, grapes are sour, all dépends on what your soul's craving are!

Grapes are a great source of phytonutrients, mainly phenols and polyphenols, and contain other important vitamins such as vitamin K, vitamin A, vitamin C, offer plenty of health benefits including: help our immune system. But eating them excessively can lead to digestive issues like bloating or diarrhea due to their fiber and sugar content.

Ingredients

1 homemade vegan shortcrust pastry
1,5 tbsp cornstarch + 1 tbsp brown sugar, mixed together
500-700 g grapes, cut in half lengthwise
1 sachet of vanilla sugar

1 tbsp of brown sugar

7-8 small pieces of vegan butter

cinnamon powder (option)

Method

1. Preheat according to the oven directions.

Mine for baking pies: 240° C with the rack in the bottom.

2. Place the shortcrust pastry in a tart tin and prick the base of the pastry with a fork to ensure even baking).  Leave it to rest in the fridge for just 5 mins (enough) to have a very crispy dough.

3. Spread the mixture of cornstarch + brown sugar with the back of a tablespoon.

4. Arrange the grapes slices in a single layer over the dough, slightly overlapping them.

5. Sprinkle with vanilla sugar, then with brown sugar.

6. Add small pieces of butter.

7. Lightly sprinkle cinnamon powder on top.

8. Bake for about 35-40 mins.

Remove the tart and let cool on a wire rack before serving.

N.B.

I use the same process for these juicy fruits: mirabelle plums, blueberries, pears, nectarines, and apples.

And I don't like compote or jelly; I prefer the juice of caramelized fruits.