This Rustic Fruit Tart is an easy dessert that makes a big impact at the table. It is perfect for those end of the season picnics and potlucks.
Let's talk about the weather for a minute. I love summer and everything about it. The beach, the sun, the tan lines, the fruit. But I really love fall. It is my absolute favorite season of the year. If I could find a place that was fall ¾th of the year and spring/summer for the other ¼th of the year, I would seriously pack our bags and move there.
There is something about this time of year that just gets me. I love the chilly days when I have to wear jeans and sweatshirts.. The smell of crispy leaves in the air coming in my open windows makes me so happy. Then there are the colors. Red, orange, and yellow leaves with the sun coming through. Best. Thing. Ever.
As much as I have enjoyed our summer, I am so glad to see it on it's way out. Labor Day is kind of the mark for the end of the season. I think almost every school has started by now, and we are all back into that a routine. The weather here hasn't changed yet. In fact it has been over 90* all week. I am going to enjoy these last few hot days, because before you know it the snow will be falling. And snow and I are not the best of friends. The cold is just something I like to ignore. So let's eat fresh fruit in a pie and think sunny, warm thoughts.
Most of the time, I will always choose a refrigerated pie crust when I make a pie. My motto is work smarter, not harder. If someone has a product that I can use to save some time, why not? But today I am sharing a really easy pie crust. Seriously, this is so easy. You got this. It doesn't take much work at all. Use a fork to cut the cold butter into your flour. Then get your hands into the mixture and create a ball. I like to refrigerate it after this, so it rolls better. Then to keep the mess off your counter, roll the dough ball between two sheets of wax paper. This also makes it so much easier to move to your baking sheet or dish. And if it tears, don't sweat it. There is a reason it is called a rustic fruit tart. Just press it together and keep going.
For this fruit pie, I chose blueberries (because I had picked way too many this summer) and nectarines. I don't usually buy nectarines, but the vibrant colors of the fruit were calling my name at the grocery store. These two fruits together paired so nicely with the rustic crust edges.
A scoop of ice cream on top of this pie, and you are all set to enjoy the last hot days before the best season gets here.
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Recipe
Rustic Fruit Tart
Homemade pie crust with nectarine and blueberry filling
Ingredients
For the crust
- 1 cup flour
- 1 teaspoon sugar
- ½ cup butter, cold
For the filling
- 3 ripe nectarines, chopped
- 1 cup blueberries
- 2 teaspoons lemon juice
- 3 Tablespoons cornstarch
- ¼ cup sugar
- ¼ teaspoon allspice
- 1 teaspoon milk
- 2 teaspoons raw sugar
Instructions
- Place the flour and sugar in a bowl and cut in the cold butter until it looks like small pebbles. Use your hands to form a ball of dough. Place in the refrigerator for 30 minutes to chill.
- Combine the nectarines, blueberries, and lemon juice. Whisk together the cornstarch, sugar, and allspice. Toss with the fruit.
- Put the dough ball between 2 large pieces of wax paper and roll out to a 12 inch circle. Place the crust on a cookie sheet. Top with the fruit mixture. Leave a 2 inch border all the way around. Fold the edges of the crust over the fruit. It is supposed to be rustic looking, so do not worry if it tears. Just press back into place.
- Brush the edges of the crust with the milk and sprinkle with the raw sugar. Bake at 350* for 40-45 minutes. Watch your edges so they don't burn. Cool and serve with ice cream if desired.
Jess @ On Sugar Mountain
If you ever find that place where it's Autumn 3/4 of the year, PLEASE LET ME KNOW! I'll be there in a jiffy. 😉 You had me at "rustic" with this gorgeously simple fruit tart. I can't wait to try it out! 😀
Jocelyn Brubaker
Haha, I'll totally let you know!! All of us Fall loving people can move there ASAP! 😉 Thanks Jess!!
Dorothy @ Crazy for Crust
Fall is the best season. I want to find that place and live there too!!!
Jocelyn Brubaker
I will keep searching, and as soon as I find it, I'll let you know!!! 🙂
Elizabeth @ Confessions of a Baking Queen
Aww vanilla ice cream is a must with this!! Love it and gets me in the mood for fall, although in CA it will be hotter for a while now.. :/
Jocelyn Brubaker
Thanks Elizabeth!! 🙂 Boo for it not being Fall for you yet!!
Angie | Big Bear's Wife
I love the colors in this tart!
Jocelyn Brubaker
Thanks so much Angie!! 😉
Brenda @ SweetSimpleStuff
We love the combo of nectarines and blueberries! Your tart is so pretty ... I am happy that those nectarines spoke to you 🙂
Jocelyn Brubaker
Thanks so much Brenda!! 🙂 I'm glad people are happy to hear that fruit/sweets speak to me! Haha!
Julia | JuliasAlbum.com
We love these rustic fruit tarts in our family! And look at that generous scoop of an ice cream on top of a much smaller slice of tart. 🙂 We like it this way in our family too. 🙂
Jocelyn Brubaker
Thanks Julia!! Yes, a big 'ol scoop of ice cream just makes this that much better!!
Tieghan
So pretty!! I love your easy crust, I cannot wait to try it!
I am so excited to see fall come!! I think it my favorite season and would love this time of year, it is so comforting!
Jocelyn Brubaker
Thanks Tieghan!! Yay for Team Fall!! Lol!
Mary Frances @ The Sweet {Tooth} Life
I've been stalking your blog for a while and all your recipes make my mouth water:) (Gotcha on Bloglovin so I won't miss any) This one is no exception! Nectarines on pie crust? Yes please!
Jocelyn Brubaker
Awww, thank you so much!! 🙂 This pie was seriously the bomb!
Trish - Mom On Timeout
I love how beautiful the colors are in this tart Jocelyn! It looks amazing! Pinned!
Jocelyn Brubaker
Thanks so much girl!! You're the best! 😉
marcie@flavorthemoments
This looks SO good....nectarines and blueberries are so great together. This is my kind of pie crust, too! If I'm going to make pie crust, the last thing I want to worry about is how clumsy it's going to look. I'll take rustic any day!
Jocelyn Brubaker
Thanks so much Marcie!! Exactly my thoughts about this crust!! 🙂
Ashley @ Wishes and Dishes
My hubby has been begging me to make him a fruit tart all summer and today I'm seeing all these fruit tart recipes! I think it's a sign! Yours looks great...
Jocelyn Brubaker
Thanks Ashley! Yes, take it as a sign!! 😉 Make him some delicious fruit tart, like this one!! 😉
Rachel @ Baked by Rachel
Delish!! And I totally agree about that kind of climate. It'd be perfect!
Jocelyn Brubaker
Thanks Rachel!! 😉
Nancy P.@thebittersideofsweet
This rustic pie looks delicious! The berries and the nectarines flavor so well together!
Jocelyn Brubaker
Thanks so much Nancy!! 😉 They were really awesome together, for sure!
Mary.
Think of nectarines as "peaches without the fuzz" also..You should call this "rustic fruit tart Ala mold" since it's toipped with ice cream. Love to see one last ice cream recipe.
Jocelyn Brubaker
Thanks Mary!! 😉