Monday, June 11, 2012

Plantain Tarts - Creative Monday Linky


   My family and I have always considered Plantain Tarts as our favourite pastry. Recently we bought some so I went in search of a recipe for it:

RECIPE
3 very ripe plantains
sugar
red food colouring
vanilla
nutmeg
double quantity basic pie pastry

Directions:
1. Boil the plantains in water for about 15 minutes or until tender.
2. Drain and mash them with a fork until they are free of lumps.
3. Add sugar, a drop or two of red food colouring, vanilla and nutmeg.
4.Roll out the pastry and cut out 8 circles using a small plate.
5.On the half of each circle place some of the plantain mixture and fold the other half over.
6. Use a fork to crimp the edges
7. Place the tarts on ungreased baking sheets and bake for 30 - 45 minutes.

Basic Pie Pastry
½ teaspoon salt
1 cup flour
½ cup butter
Iced water

Directions
1.Sift together the salt and flour
2.Add the butter and cut into smaller pieces with a knife while combining it with flour.
3. Pour in some iced water, mixing it a little at a time until the pastry holds together. Do not make it get too sticky. Add more flour if necessary.
4. Wrap pastry in foil and refrigerate until you use it.

     
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20 comments:

Claire Justine said...

These sound great judy,I've never tried then yummy :) thanks for co hosting,I hope your feeling much better :)

Sandee said...

Looks and sounds wonderful. I've not had a tart in a very long time.

Have a terrific day Judy. :)

Unknown said...

Thanks Sandee! I hope you get to have one in the near future. Enjoy the rest of your Sunday.

Unknown said...

Thanks a lot Clairejustine. It is good to be co-hosting again. I am feeling better and hope to be fine again soon. Take care.

Maria said...

judy, these plantain tarts look AMAZING!! as i always tell you, steve and i love plantains. i bet these taste just as good as they look!
thank you so much for sharing the recipe! i'm going to save this to my favorites! maybe i'll make them sometime. :)
i hope you are feeling better and the flu has left your system!!
i've been thinking about you and hoping that you're feeling well and full of more energy!
sending lots of love your way <3<3<3
xoxox
maria

Unknown said...

Hello there Maria,
Thanks a lot for your comments and good wishes. I am feeling better but the flu has not fully left me as yet. The heat has not been helping. Oh yes, I remember that you and Steve love plantains! I hope you get to enjoy plantain tarts in the near future. Have yourself a wonderful day and week and as always I wish you all the very best.
Love & Friendship always,
Judy

Candice said...

Yummm...ove tarts AND plantains! Your recipe sounds very easy. I might have to give them a try :) Have a wonderful week, Judy.

Colette S said...

Oh Judy you are killing me! I LOVED those!

Unknown said...

Hi there Candice!
It is always great to hear from you. I remember that you like plantains!:) I hope you get to try plantain tarts soon. Take care and all the very best to you, J and G!
Judy

Unknown said...

Hi JamericanSpice,
Oh how I wish there was some way to get them quickly to you via the internet!:) I am not surprised that you love them too! Have yourself a wonderful week.
Judy

Erin said...

These look and sound wonderful!

Unknown said...

Thanks Erin! Have a good week!

Judy said...

HI Judy
your plantain tarts looks good! Hope you are having a good day.

Unknown said...

Thanks Judy! I love them!:) Have a great week!

Unknown said...

Thanks for hosting! looks really yummy ;)

Lisa Boyle said...

These look delicious! Thanks so much for linking up with "Try a New Recipe Tuesday." Sorry to hear you are not feeling well. Best wishes for a speedy recovery!

Unknown said...

Thanks Kelli! Plantain Tarts are truly yummy!:) Have a good day.

Unknown said...

Thanks Lisa! I am feeling better and hope to be real fine soon. Have a good day.

Nekky said...

Anything with plantain is for me Judy. We love it so much and I can imagine how it will come out in a Tart. Thanks for the idea.

Unknown said...

Hi Nekky,
I see that you love plantains like us. Plantain tarts are really delicious. Take care and enjoy the rest of your week.
Judy

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