Cooking Instructions

Follow these steps for perfect results

Ingredients

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8
servings
1 cup

Flour, all purpose

1 tbsp

Sugar, granulated

6 tbsp

Butter, cool

1 unit

Egg yolk

1 tbsp

Lemon juice

3 tbsp

Cornstarch

0.75 cup

Sugar, granulated

1 cup

Boysenberries, fresh

Step 1
~4 min

Prepare the pastry: In a large bowl, mix flour, sugar, and salt.

Step 2
~4 min

Cut in cool butter until the mixture resembles small peas.

Step 3
~4 min

In a separate bowl, whisk egg yolk, lemon juice, and water.

Step 4
~4 min

Sprinkle the egg mixture over the flour mixture and stir with a fork. Add more water if needed to form a dough.

Step 5
~4 min

Shape the dough into a ball using your hands.

Step 6
~4 min

Press the dough into a flan pan to 1/8 inch thickness.

Step 7
~4 min

Chill the pastry while making the filling.

Step 8
~4 min

Preheat oven to 425F (220C).

Step 9
~4 min

Prepare the filling: In a saucepan, combine water and cornstarch until smooth.

Step 10
~4 min

Stir in sugar.

Step 11
~4 min

Add boysenberries and cook over medium-low heat for 10-15 minutes, or until thickened.

Step 12
~4 min

Let the filling cool slightly.

Step 13
~4 min

Spoon the filling into the chilled pastry shell, filling no more than 2/3 full.

Step 14
~4 min

Bake in the preheated oven for 10 minutes.

Step 15
~4 min

Reduce the heat to 350F (175C) and bake for another 15 minutes, or until the pastry is golden brown.

Step 16
~4 min

Let the tart cool in the flan ring for 15 minutes before removing it to a rack to cool completely.

Pro Tips & Suggestions

Expert advice for the best results

Use a food processor for easier pastry making.

Blind bake the crust for a crispier base.

Cooking Experience

Everything you need to know before you start

Time & Preparation

Cleanup Time

15 minutes

Batch Cooking
Not Ideal
Make Ahead

Pastry can be made ahead and refrigerated.

Freezable
Kid Friendly

Cooking Environment

Messiness Level
Medium
Smell Intensity
Medium
Noise Level
Low
Elder Friendly
Suitable for seniors

Plating & Presentation

Serving Suggestions

Serve warm or at room temperature.

Pair with a scoop of vanilla ice cream.

Perfect Pairings

Food Pairings

Cheese platter
Roasted nuts

Drink Pairings

Cultural Heritage

Discover the story behind this recipe

Origin & Tradition

Region of Origin

United States

Cultural Significance

Classic American dessert

Style

Occasions & Celebrations

Festive Uses

Thanksgiving
Summer picnics

Occasion Tags

Summer
Holiday
Party
Special occasion

Popularity Score

65/100