delectable apple/blueberry tart

How To Make delectable apple/blueberry tart

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  PREP/PREPARE
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  THE CRUST
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  Gather your ingredients.
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  Add the flax meal to a small bowl and add the warm water.
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  Allow the mixture to set for about 10 minutes.
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  Chef’s Note: Flax meal is a thickener, and is a very healthy alternative to the use of commercial gelatin products.
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  Add the nuts and the salt to a food processor, fitted with an S-Blade.
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  Use 1-second pulses until the mixture is finely ground.
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  Place the ground walnuts and pecans into a mixing bowl, and then add the coconut oil, maple syrup, and reserved flax meal.
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  Mix until thoroughly combined.
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  Place a rack in the middle position, and preheat the oven to 375f (190c).
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  Oil the bottom and sides of a tart pan, using some additional coconut oil.
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  Press the nut mixture into the bottom and up the sides of the tart pan.
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  Place in the preheated oven, and bake until the crust begins to turn golden on the edges, about 12 – 15 minutes.
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  Remove from oven and allow the crust to cool.
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  THE FILLING
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  Gather your ingredients.
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  Mix the maple syrup, orange juice, and cinnamon together in a large mixing bowl.
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  Peel, core, and thinly slice the apples.
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  As you are slicing the apples, place them into the mixing bowl and coat with the syrup/orange juice mixture.
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  Remove the apples, one at a time, shake off any excess liquid, and place them in a decorative pattern within the prebaked tart shell.
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  Reserve the remainder of the syrup/orange juice mixture.
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  Place the tart in the preheated oven, and bake for 30 minutes.
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  Remove from the oven, and sprinkle the top with the blueberries.
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  Cover with foil.
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  Return to the oven and continue to bake until the apples are soft, about 20 -25 additional minutes.
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  While the tart is baking, take the reserved syrup/orange juice mixture, and add to a small saucepan, over medium heat.
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  Simmer, and reduce until it begins to thicken, about 10 – 12 minutes.
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  Brush the reduced sauce over the top of the hot tart, and then allow it to cool.
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  PLATE/PRESENT
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  Serve by itself, or with some whipped cream, and/or a scoop of vanilla ice cream. Enjoy.
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  Keep the faith, and keep cooking.
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