BC Blueberry + Lemon Tart

Serves 12.

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BC Blueberry + Lemon Tart

Delicious BC Blueberries can be bough fresh in July through until the beginning of October, and are available frozen year-round. http://bcblueberry.com

Ingredients:

• Crust:
• 1 cup all purpose flour
• 1/4 cup sugar
• 1/4 cup butter
• 1 egg lightly beaten
• Filling:
• 3 eggs
• 1/2 cup sugar
• 1 tbsp grated lemon zest
• 3/4 cup ground almonds
• 3/4 cup fresh squeezed lemon juice
• 1/3 cup meted butter
• 3/4 cup fresh or frozen BC Blueberries

Instructions:

1. Method: Crust
1. Combine flour and sugar. Cut in butter until mixture resembles coarse meal. Stir in egg. Mix well with hands until a smooth ball forms. Press into sides and bottom of a 9" (23 cm) flan pan with removable bottom. Prick pastry with fork.
2. Chill 1/2 hour. Bake at 375 F (191 C) on lower oven rack for 10-12 minutes. Cool.
2. Method: Filling
1. Whisk eggs, sugar, lemon rind, lemon juice, ground almonds, and melted butter.
2. Place fresh or frozen BC Blueberries in an even layer on bottom of cooled crust. Carefully cover with filling mixture and bake in heated over 375F (191C) oven, 30-35 minutes until filling is set.
3. Remove to wire rack and cool. Chill in a refrigerator until ready to serve.

Prep Time: 15 Minutes

Cook time: 45 Minutes