For our second Baking Chez Moi TWD recipe, our assignment was Cranberry Crackle Tart. This tart comprises a shortcrust shell, filled with a layer of jam, and topped with meringue mixed with fresh or frozen cranberries.
Sadly, cranberries, whether fresh or frozen, are not easily acquired in Australia. I read online that cherries might be a good substitute for the cranberries, so that is what I used. They are bigger than cranberries, so my tart is a bit lumpier than the one in the book, but it tasted pretty good:
A lot of people at work complimented me on it, which rarely happens because I bake so often, so this recipe obviously hit the spot.
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This sounds different and delicious! It's perfect for Thanksgiving, thanks for the recipe.
ReplyDeleteCherries are my favorite, I bet this was delicious!
ReplyDeleteOooh I love the sound of this with cherries - I also thought raspberries might be nice in this!
ReplyDeletelooks like an impressive tart - I am amazed with all the cranberry recipes that no one sells frozen cranberries here (wonder if they do in USA Foods which I think is in moorabbin - I have never been there)
ReplyDeleteI've never heard of this cake before, but I love learning new things everyday. This looks amazing
ReplyDeleteI once saw frozen ones-I should have definitely stocked up on them as they are so hard to get a hold of!
ReplyDeleteI love the idea of this tart with cherries. Meringue goes well with so many ingredients.
ReplyDeleteI'm not a huge cranberry lover but I adore cherries and I thought about substituting them in but they are out of season here. I bet this was great!
ReplyDeleteI think cherries sound delish! Great improv!
ReplyDeleteOoh, sounds good with cherries!
ReplyDeleteThe cherries sound like a delicious substitution!
ReplyDeleteOh, I love cranberries, but I love cherries even more!! I bet a cherry version would be oh-so-wonderful. Looks great, especially with those big knobs of cherries peeking out! :-)
ReplyDeleteGreat idea usIng cherries, I'll bet it was good!
ReplyDeleteCherries sounds good! Fresh and frozen cranberries are not easily available over here too! I used dried cranberries which works out great.
ReplyDeleteGlad to know that your co-workers gave the thumbs up for this! :)
Cherries are an lovely option! Looks good!
ReplyDeletecherries sound like they'd be good in this (maybe raspberries or blueberries, too). I can't believe they've stopped complimenting you on your sweets at work --they are surely taking your baking for granted! :)
ReplyDeleteCherries sound fantastic. I was thinking it would be nice with blueberries in the spring. And maybe peach jam. Cranberries are rare everywhere if it's not November.
ReplyDeleteIntersting. I might like it even more with cherries. Good for you for trying something different!
ReplyDeleteCherries sound great! We are so lucky in the US to have cranberries be so plentiful!
ReplyDeleteCherries sound great! Did you also use cherry jam to spread on the crust? I love the swirls of meringue--mine wasn't really swirl-able consistency.
ReplyDeleteCherries sound really good. I'd have to add some mini chocolate chips to it as well. Love chocolate and cherry. Love the look of your tart!
ReplyDeleteThis would be great with cherries, too. We loved this tart and I can imagine why your co-workers made special note of it. It's a bit different from what most home bakers attempt (at least outside of France).
ReplyDeleteI imagine your tart tasted wonderful with cherries!
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