rustic squash tarts

(1 rating)
Recipe by
rachel ross
New Bedford, MA

This squash tart is a great vegetarian dish and the mixture of spices on the bottom is delicious!! I personally like to use all butternut squash because it tastes better than acorn :-)

(1 rating)
prep time 30 Min
cook time 35 Min

Ingredients For rustic squash tarts

  • 1 md
    butternut squash, peeled, seeded, cut into 1/8 inch slices
  • 2 Tbsp
    water
  • 1 md
    acorn squash, peeled, seeded, cut into 1/8 inch slices
  • 1/4 c
    olive oil
  • 1 Tbsp
    minced fresh thyme
  • 1 Tbsp
    minced fresh parsley
  • 1/2 tsp
    salt
  • 1/4 tsp
    pepper
  • 1/2 c
    flour
  • 1/2 c
    ground pecans
  • 6 Tbsp
    sugar
  • 1/2 tsp
    ground nutmeg
  • 1/2 tsp
    ground cinnamon
  • 1 pkg
    (17.3 oz) frozen puff pastry
  • 1
    egg, lightly beaten
  • 2 Tbsp
    butter

How To Make rustic squash tarts

  • 1
    In a microwave safe bowl, combine squash and water. Cover and microwave on high for 5 minutes or until crisp-tender. Drain; transfer to a large resealable plastic bag.
  • 2
    Add the oil, thyme, parsley, salt and pepper; seal the bag and shake to coat. Set aside. In a small bowl, combine the flour, pecans, sugar, nutmeg and cinnamon. Set aside.
  • 3
    Unfold pastry sheets on a lightly floured surface. Roll each pastry to 1/8 inch thickness; transfer each to an ungreased baking sheet. Sprinkle with the pecan mixture. Arrange squash slices to within 1 1/2 inches of edges, alternating slices of butternut and acorn squash.
  • 4
    Fold up edges of pastry over filling, leaving centers uncovered. Brush pastry with egg. Dot squash with butter.
  • 5
    Bake at 375 degrees for 35-40 minutes or until golden brown.

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