Food Fun and Facts Recipe for Banberry Tarts

Banberry Tarts Recipe

Ingredients:

1 cup chopped raisins
1 large apple, peeled and sliced
Juice of one lemon plus its grated rind
3/4 cup sugar
1 egg
Prepared Pie crust, unbaked

In a pot, cook all the above ingredients over low heat for about 12 minutes, stirring frequently.

Prepare your pie crust by rolling out thin and making squares that measure about 4" x 4".
Place 1 tablespoon of the cooked filling on 1/2 of the square. Fold the pastry over, and press edges together. 


Make a couple gashes on each square. Bake on greased cookie sheet in a 400 degree oven until pastry is golden.




Recipe for Caramel Fig Tarts

Ingredients for Walnut Crust

  • 2/3 cup each: flour and finely chopped walnuts
  • 3 tablespoons cold butter
  • 2 tablespoons sugar
  • 1 egg yolk plus 1/2 to 1 teaspoon ice water
Figgy Caramel Sauce
  • 2 tablespoons butter
  • 1/2 cup brown sugar
  • 1/4 cup Mirassou California Riesling
  • 8 California dried figs or 4 fresh figs, stems removed and chopped
  • 1/4 cup whipping cream
  • 1/8 teaspoon cinnamon
Honey Cream
  • 1 8-ounce package 1/3 less fat cream cheese, tend
  • 2 tablespoons honey
  • 1/8 teaspoon cinnamon
Garnish
  • 8 California dried figs or
  • 4 fresh figs, stems removed and sliced or quartered

Preparation

  1. Mix together flour, walnuts, butter and sugar with a pastry blender or fork until butter is in small pieces. Stir in egg yolk and water, then knead for about 15 seconds on a lightly floured board. Shape into four 4-inch discs then press each into a 4-inch shell with a 1/2-inch rim. Transfer to a lightly greased baking sheet and wrap a foil collar around each; refrigerate for 1 hour.
  2. Preheat oven to 350°F. Bake for 15 minutes then remove foil and bake for 5 minutes more; let cool.
  3. To prepare sauce, melt butter in a small saucepan. Add brown sugar and cook for 2 minutes; add wine and figs and cook for 2 minutes more. Stir in cream and cinnamon and remove from heat. Cool slightly, then puree until fairly smooth.
  4. Stir together cream cheese, honey and cinnamon in a small bowl; spread equal amounts into each pastry crust, then spread a thin layer of caramel sauce over cream. Arrange figs decoratively on top. Serve with any additional caramel sauce.

Serves
Makes 4 servings

Notes, Tips & Suggestions
Pairs with Mirassou California Riesling

Preparation Time:
30 minutes

Chilling Time:
1 hour







 (Family Features) - Delicious food. Great wine. Good friends. This is what entertaining is all about.   ..Some of the best dishes are those that are big on flavor and easy to prepare ahead of time. Sometimes taking traditional ingredients and showcasing them in new and mouthwatering ways is an easy way to showcase the inner gourmet chef in all of us.

Fruit is incredibly versatile, in everything from appetizers to desserts. One of the most flavorful, adaptable and nutritious fruits is the fig. An excellent source of fiber, fat- and cholesterol-free dried and fresh figs from California are the ultimate versatile fruit. From savory chutneys to sweet tarts, figs add a depth of flavor to any dish.

Picking the perfect wine to complement the meal doesn't need to be difficult. For food-friendly varietals that pair beautifully with fruits, cheeses and entrees such as a succulent pork tenderloin, Mirassou Winery® has several offerings - from a fruit-focused Chardonnay to a bright and approachable Pinot Noir.



Try these simple recipes for a small dinner party for four, or double them for a group of eight. For more recipes, visit www.CaliforniaFigs.com and www.mirassou.com.

To celebrate the family's 155th anniversary, Mirassou Winery has partnered with chefs across the country on a Taste & Toast tour. Find food and wine pairing tips and recipes at www.mirassou.com

SOURCE:
Mirassou Winery
California Fig Advisory Board





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