One Tart

This is THE ONE TART that is absolutely foolproof. My dear kitchenly challenged roommate even feels comfortable baking it. The trick is that each ingredient is one of some sort of measurement. The best aspect of this tart is that not only is it unforgettable in regard to both the recipe and flavor, but it is undeniably delicious. I have never had leftovers from this tart. It is so easy that upon any last minute request, you can easily put together this guaranteed hit. Also, any seasonal fruit compliments the tart. In this edition, I put slivered peaches on the bottom of the tart pan and blueberries on the top. It made a hit recipe receive even more positive reviews than ever! The images shown are with a double recipe.

Ingredients:

1 egg

1 stick of butter

1 cup of white granulated sugar

1 cup of flour

Zest of 1 lemon

1 Teaspoon of vanilla

1 Pinch of salt.

Feeling Fancy?

3 thinly slice ripe peaches, or any stone fruit

1 Cup of blueberries

Directions:

1. Preheat the oven to 350F
2. Scant (thinly slice) one stick of cold butter. Combine the butter and sugar in a mixing bowl. Beat the two together using an electric mixer until smooth.
3.  Add the egg.
4. Mix in the flour, salt, vanilla, and zest of one lemon. Beat until well mixed.
5. Optional: If you are choosing the peaches route, thinly slice peaches and make one layer of them in the bottom of a tart pan.
6. Evenly distribute the dough mix over the peaches. The dough may be rather viscous; it is totally acceptable to use your hands.
7. Optional: Dribble the blueberries on top of the dough.
8. Bake in the oven for approximately thirty minutes or until the top is golden brown.