Gooseberry and Elderflower Tart

A sweet and tangy vegetarian tart featuring fresh gooseberries, elderflower cordial, and a crisp shortcrust pastry crust.

Baking Vegetarian Dessert Gooseberry Fruit Tart

Estimated Nutrition

Calories

477.5

kcal / serving

2865.2 kcal total

Carbs

59.7g

per serving

358.2 g total

Fat

23.7g

per serving

142.1 g total

Protein

6.4g

per serving

38.4 g total

Cook Time

minutes

Serves

people

Dietary

Vegetarian Vegan Dairy Free Gluten Free

Ingredients

BakingIngredients

500

Shortcrust Pastry

Divided into two slightly unequal halves

125

Caster Sugar

Or soft brown sugar

tbsp

Potato Flour

tbsp

Demerara Sugar

To scatter over the surface

CondimentsSauces

Elderflower Cordial

A slug

Dairy

Butter

Generous knob, dotted

piece

Egg

Beaten for glaze

Fruits

500

Gooseberries

Method

Preheat the oven and a baking sheet to 180°C.

Roll out the larger half of the pastry and line a greased dish.

Sprinkle sugar over the pastry and add the gooseberries.

Add the potato flour, remaining sugar, elderflower cordial, and dots of butter.

Cover with the remaining pastry lid and seal the edges with a fork.

Cut a steam vent in the lid, brush with egg, and sprinkle with demerara sugar.

Bake on the preheated sheet for 25 minutes.

Reduce heat slightly and bake for another 20-25 minutes until golden.

Cool for 15 minutes before serving.