Cranberry Nut Caramel Tart

This Cranberry Nut Caramel Tart is a delectable delight for Thanksgiving dinner. The holidays are a time for cherished traditions and mouthwatering feasts. This exquisite dessert combines the rich flavors of homemade caramel, and a tantalizing mix of dried cranberries and toasted mixed nuts.  So perfect for rounding off your Thanksgiving dinner! Furthermore, this dessert is easy to prepare. Also, prepare it a few days ahead to save holiday menu stress.

The Crust:

At the heart of this delightful Cranberry Nut Caramel Tart tart lies a homemade crust with a subtle hint of ground nutmeg. Consequently, this fragrant crust offers a warm and inviting flavor. Nutmeg is reminiscent of the season’s comforting spices. So it provides the perfect contrast to the sweet and nutty filling.

The Filling:

The star of the show in this Cranberry Nut Caramel Tart is the filling. It boasts a blend of plump, juicy dried cranberries and a medley of toasted mixed nuts. This sumptuous array of walnuts, pecans, almonds, hazelnuts, and pistachios will delight your guests. Additionally, toast the nuts to deepen the flavor. This adds a delightful, earthy, crunch that marries beautifully with the caramel.

Homemade Caramel:

The heart of this dessert is the luscious homemade caramel. It binds the cranberries and mixed nuts into a mouthwatering symphony of flavors. Furthermore, the caramel’s rich, sweet notes harmonize with the tart cranberries and the earthiness of the nuts. As a result, you have a dessert that’s a perfect blend of flavors and textures.

Chill this Cranberry Nut Caramel Tart ahead of time:

Once the tantalizing mixture of caramel, cranberries, and mixed nuts is ready, it is carefully poured into the pre-baked pie shell. Then, the tart is refrigerated until the caramel has firmed up. Becasue this allows the flavors to meld and intensify.  Wrap the pan tightly in plastic cling film. This will keep it fresh for a few days.  When it’s time to serve, its appearance makes a show-stopping conclusion to your Thanksgiving dinner.

This dessert is the essence of this holiday. Furthermore, it is a flexible recipe perfect for any fall, Thanksgiving, or Christmas celebration.

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Cranberry Nut Caramel Tart

Course Dessert

Cuisine American

Keyword caramel tart, holiday desserts, nut cranberry tart, thankgiving tart, Thanksgiving Desserts,

Prep Time 25 minutes

Cook Time 30 minutes

Chill Time: 10 minutes

Servings 8

Author Lora Wiley-Lennartz

Ingredients

Crust:

• 9 tablespoons unsalted butter
• 2 cups all-purpose flour
• 1 cup white granulated sugar divided
• 1 teaspoon nutmeg
• 1/2 teaspoon salt
• 1 egg

Filling:

• 1 cup heavy cream
• 5 tbsp unsalted butter cut into pieces
• 1+1/2 cups granulated sugar
• 1/4 cup light corn syrup
• 1/4 cup water
• 3+1/2 cups mixed raw nuts roughly chopped
• 1 cup dried cranberries

Instructions

Make the Crust:

1. Preheat the oven to 350F

2. Cut the butter into pieces and place in the freezer at least 10 minutes before using.

3. Grease and flour an 10″ pie or tart pan and set aside.

4. Whisk together the flour, 1/2 cup sugar, nutmeg and salt.

5. Add one egg to the dry ingredients and the butter and knead into a smooth dough.

6. Roll out the dough on a lightly floured surface, transfer to the pan.

7. Press the dough evenly up the sides of the pan.

8. Poke holes in the bottom of the tart shell with a fork.

9. Bake for 15 minutes. Let cool.

Make the filling:

1. Toast the nuts in a skillet. Set aside.

2. Bring the heavy cream and butter to a boil in a small saucepan, stirring to combine.

3. Remove from the heat and set aside.

4. Place the sugar, corn syrup, and water in a large, heavy saucepan set over medium heat with a candy thermometer attached to the side.

5. Bring the mixture to a boil, stirring. Once the sugar is dissolved, do not stir again.

6. Cook the mixture until the temperature reaches 248 degrees F. Swirl the pan occasionally but do not stir the mixture.

7. Slowly pour the cream mixture in to the sugar. Be careful because the mixture will bubble up.

8. Continue to simmer. Do not stir.

9. Swirl the mixture frequently, for 15-25 minutes, or until the caramel thickens and turns golden brown.

10. While simmering, keep your eye on the thermometer and do not allow the temperature go higher than 250 degrees F.

11. Pour the cooked caramel into a heat proof bowl over an ice bath. Cool, stirring occasionally.

12. Fold the nuts and cranberries into the caramel. Spread into the tart base.

13. Refrigerate until serving.

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