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Serviceberry Mini Tarts
Serviceberry Mini Tarts is a modern Canadian recipe for a classic tart (or set of mini tarts) made from wild serviceberries in a butter shortcrust base. The full recipe is presented here and I hope you enjoy this classic Canadian version of: Serviceberry Mini Tarts.
prep time
15 minutes
cook time
55 minutes
Total Time:
70 minutes
Serves:
4
Rating: 
Tags : Wild FoodVegetarian RecipesCanada Recipes
The serviceberry (also service berry), represents fruit of Canadian trees in the
Amelanchier. The fruit are edible and taste surprisingly like blueberries (though the species is more closely related to medlars). Most species are native to Canada, though one hybrid
Amelanchier x
lamarckii (known as snowy mespilus in Europe) was introduced to Europe in the 18th Century and has become naturalized in Britain. The recipe below is enough for 1 large tart or 4 mini pies.
Ingredients:
For the Butter Shortcrust:
125g spelt flour
60g plain flour
1/2 tsp sea salt
100g chilled butter
3-4 tbspp ice water
For the Serviceberry Filling:
4-6 cups service berries
2 tbsp arrowroot
4 tbsp water
ground cinnamon, to taste
runny honey, to taste
Method:
Begin with the pastry: Mix together the flours, salt and butter in a bowl. Rub the butter into the flour until you have small pea-sized pieces. Add iced water a tablespoon at a time, mixing and adding more water as needed until the dough comes together (be careful not to over-mix or the pastry will be tough).
Form into a ball, wrap in clingfilm (plastic wrap) then roll out on a floured work surface until large enough to cover the base and sides of your tart tin.
For the filling: Mix all the ingredients together in a bowl, adding ground cinnamon and honey to taste. Spoon the filling into the unbaked pastry case then transfer to an oven pre-heated to 175C (350F) and bake for about 30 minutes, until the pastry is golden and cooked and the filling is bubbly.
Allow to cool before serving. The tart can be served warm or cold.
