Daring Bakers in June: Bakewell Tart
June 27, 2009 at 1:32 am | Posted in daring bakers, groups, pies & tarts, sweet things | 40 Comments
June’s Daring Bakers’ challenge is Bakewell Tart, brought to us by Jasmine of Confessions of a Cardamom Addict and Annemarie of Ambrosia and Nectar. This traditional English tart consists of a sweet shortcrust pastry, which is spread with jam or curd and topped with almond frangipane.
The day before this challenge was announced, I had gotten strawberries and rhubarb as part of my weekly Greenmarket haul. I made them into a compote with my morning granola in mind, but after reading the challenge, I knew it would be perfect for the jam component of the tart. This was pretty easily assembled, and tasted great (especially with whipped cream)! Next time, I’ll use a tart ring with higher sides, so I can fit in more frangipane– I love that stuff!
Check out of Confessions of a Cardamom Addict and Annemarie of Ambrosia and Nectar for the Bakewell Tart recipe, and visit the Daring Kitchen site to see what everyone else is up to!
The June Daring Bakers’ challenge was hosted by Jasmine of Confessions of a Cardamom Addict and Annemarie of Ambrosia and Nectar. They chose a Traditional (UK) Bakewell Tart… er… pudding that was inspired by a rich baking history dating back to the 1800’s in England.
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Your tart looks so lovely and elegant! Strawberry and rhubarb is such a great combination too. Well done all around!
Comment by Susan at Sticky,Gooey,Creamy,Chewy— June 27, 2009 #
Ohhh, this looks great. Love the filling. I didn’t make my own. What was the height of the tart ring you used? Looks pretty full to me? Love those tart rings. They leave such a great finish. I need to get myself one!
Comment by Mélanger— June 27, 2009 #
I think it’s only about 3/4 inch high. My fluted tart shell has higher sides than the straight one i used here. Next time, I’ll go with the fluted, so I can squeeze in more filling.
Comment by steph (whisk/spoon)— June 27, 2009 #
Your tart looks just great Steph! Nice job on this challenge!
Comment by Dharm— June 27, 2009 #
The tart looks wonderful. I only discovered you quite recently – hope you are enjoying the US – Sydney is cold and wet!
Comment by Suzie— June 27, 2009 #
les photos sont superbes 🙂 j’aime vraiment beaucoup !
Comment by isabelle— June 27, 2009 #
The best time of the month is the time daring bakers update their site 🙂
Comment by Nags— June 27, 2009 #
This looks absolutely heavenly. Great photography.
Comment by Corry Garam (Melbourne)— June 27, 2009 #
Beautiful! It’s amazing how something as simple as fresh fruit can be so inspiring. I agree with you about the frangipane, I would love to make this in a springform pan just so that I can get more of it.
Comment by Frenchie— June 27, 2009 #
Lovely! I sm sure I would enjoy a slice with strawberries.
Comment by Heather Peskin— June 27, 2009 #
I’m with you on using a tart ring with higher sides. I wanted to make a whole other batch of frangipane and just bake that by itself. Your tart looks beautiful!
Comment by Allison— June 27, 2009 #
Beautiful photos! I made tartlets because I wasn’t sure if I would like these. As soon as I took a bite a regretted that decision. Yours look great!
Comment by Beryl— June 27, 2009 #
Ooh, whipped cream sounds like a great idea! Your tart looks lovely.
Comment by Di— June 27, 2009 #
This was sooooo good, and sooooo easy. Yours looks and sounds fantastic. I loved the frangipangi too.. Can we eat it with a spoon, like ice cream???
Comment by teaandscones— June 27, 2009 #
More frangipane is never a bad idea 🙂 And strawberry rhubarb compote is so wonderful. Beautiful job!
Comment by Caitlin— June 27, 2009 #
YUM nicely done! Strawberries & rhubarb – one of my favorite combinations. I can imagine the tartness of rhubarb went beautifully with the almond frangipane!
Comment by rose— June 27, 2009 #
Love your tart! It turned out perfect!
Comment by Heather B— June 27, 2009 #
Your tart is gorgeous! I’ve heard so many good things about the combination of strawberries and rhubarb but haven’t had a chance to try it yet.
Comment by Tracey— June 27, 2009 #
YES to more frangipane! 🙂
Comment by Y— June 27, 2009 #
Your tart looks/sounds DELICIOUS! Love how your photos turned out-so artistic!
Comment by Sue— June 27, 2009 #
It looks lovely, and your compote sounds like a great match.
Comment by Jenny— June 28, 2009 #
Yes, well… as usual… WOW!
Comment by Vibi— June 28, 2009 #
Lovely photos–glad you liked the challenge.
Thanks for participating.
j
Comment by jasmine— June 28, 2009 #
strawberry rhubarb compote…brilliant! Your tart looks lovely…too good to eat, almost. 😉
Comment by Chris— June 28, 2009 #
Hi Steph!
Your tart is gorgeous! I love the name too, I wonder why it’s called “Bakewell?” I’m jealous that you even made your own fruit compote to boot! I really want to try making jams or preserves, especially now that fruits are at their peak. I saw the mason jars and supplies at the supermarket the other day, and they were teasing me! Do you have any great recipes or methods to recommend?
Hope all is well with you!
-Joy
Comment by hotovenwarmheart— June 28, 2009 #
I just made about a quart of compote total, so I didn’t bother to “properly” can it. Just put it in the fridge in an airtight container, where it will last for about 2 weeks just fine. I’d reccommend getting a good book on canning (I have one called “Gourmet Preserves” that I like because the author doesn’t use pectin) or visit http://canningusa.com for tips on how to water process.
Comment by steph (whisk/spoon)— June 28, 2009 #
your tart looks great. I really enjoyed this challenge
Comment by Tammy— June 28, 2009 #
Looks Fantastic! And I agree about Frangipane, I could eat that stuff on everything.
Comment by breadchick— June 28, 2009 #
simply gorgeous! lovely fruit compote – just perfect!
Comment by Meeta— June 29, 2009 #
I think I need a tart ring. The results are so pretty. Your pics are gorgeous.
Comment by Lesley— June 29, 2009 #
Your tart looks amazing!
Comment by Eliana— June 29, 2009 #
Your tart looks gorgeous. I love that you used your own compote.
Comment by Wendy— June 29, 2009 #
Beautiful, beautiful tart – the inside looks wonderful, the almonds on top look wonderful and I love that perfect side-shot of your crust!
Comment by Holly— June 29, 2009 #
So very, very pretty, Steph!
Comment by Ivonne— June 29, 2009 #
your tart looks lovely!
Comment by Jaime— June 30, 2009 #
that looks gorgeous! I just love rhubarb
Comment by Renee— June 30, 2009 #
That looks so pretty, Steph.
This was soooo easy to put together and so good as well.
Comment by teaandscones— June 30, 2009 #
What a lovely tart! Great job!
Comment by Connie @ Tales From The Fridge— June 30, 2009 #
Beautiful looking pastry.
Comment by parkert78— July 4, 2009 #
I just got back from London and had this at a local pub ….it was fantastic!
Comment by Courtney— July 7, 2009 #