Dear World Wide Web,
Yeah…it’s totally Wednesday afternoon and I’m posting a recipe for the first time this week. I’m sorry. I’ve totally been MIA…and for no good reason. Can you please forgive me?
I really like you a lot. You make me smile when I’m feeling blue and give me really good ideas on what to read next (which reminds me—I have two amazingly awesome book reviews coming your way!). Sooooo…whatyasay? Can we still be friends? Pretty please?
How about if I give you a slice of this rather outrageous blueberry tart?
It’s vegan, gluten-free and takes very minimal kitchen skills…making it perfect for spontaneous summer desserts where you really don’t feel like getting your hands that dirty. I know the feeling.
The crust is made of nothing but a little almond meal, maple syrup and canola oil and the filling…! Well, the filling is pure fresh blueberries with a healthy splash of blueberry juice…plus more maple syrup for good measure.
World Wide Web, if there’s anything I know it’s that you can never have too much maple syrup. For reals.
I loved this tart so much that I made it the “fruit component” of my lunch. If a hummus wrap and blueberry tart isn’t the most balanced lunch around, I honestly don’t know what is.
If you’ve never tried baking with almond meal, give it a go! I promise you won’t be let down; it gives the crust a rather macaron-like texture that is simply addicting.
So…..let’s be friends again? I’ll slice the tart and you bring the booze make the tea. Afterward we can curl each others hair and talk about boys, cats and how to make the perfect pie crust. It’s gonna be grand.
Love always,
jenna
Vegan Blueberry Almond Tart
adapted from Clean Food <—super duper cookbook…check it out!
serves 8
Ingredients:
for the crust:
2 cups almond meal (available at health foods stores, Whole Foods and Trader Joe’s)
3 T maple syrup
1 T canola oil
1/8th tsp salt
for the filling:
1 cup blueberry juice
2 cups fresh blueberries
2 T cornstarch
1/3 cup maple syrup
Juice of 1 lemon
1/2 cup toasted slivered almonds
Directions:
Preheat oven to 350 degrees.
Spray a nine inch springform tart pan with cooking spray. In a large bowl, combine all crust ingredients and mix with fingers until clumpy. Pour mixture into tart pan and press down to create crust. Bake for 20 minutes until golden brown.
Meanwhile, combine 1/2 cup of the blueberry juice with the cornstarch and whisk well. Set aside. In a small saucepot, whisk together the other half cup of blueberry juice, 1 cup blueberries, maple syrup and lemon juice. Bring to a simmer and cook for 3 minutes. Slowly whisk in the juice/cornstarch mixture and keep whisking until mixture is thick. This will take about 6-8 minutes. Once thick, add the remaining blueberries and refrigerate until chilled and set—about 1-2 hours. Right before serving, scatter almond slivers on top and press down very gently.
Time:
2.5 hours (including chilling time)
Stay for dessert?
kaila @ healthy helper!
July 6, 2011 at 3:14 pmDrool. That looks so yummy. I need to get my hands on some almond meal and fresh blueberries NOW.
Meghan (Making Love In The Kitchen)
July 6, 2011 at 3:14 pmThis looks amazing. Going to give it a try this week- though I’ll be swapping canola for coconut oil and corn starch for arrowroot. Definitely works for fruit with lunch ๐
Wenderly
July 6, 2011 at 3:15 pmI’m on my way with the booze…I mean tea…for two. What a gorgeous tart! And *cheers* to tan lines!
Julie H. of Spinach and Sprinkles
July 6, 2011 at 3:18 pmAwesome looking! We all forgive you….. I’d be right over with booze and tea! Except that I would be jealous of your tan lines!
Melanie
July 6, 2011 at 3:30 pmI LOVE blueberries and the tart looks so so good. I really enjoy your writing style, it’s light and funny and makes me smile. And it makes me want to bake.
Kristin Murdock
July 6, 2011 at 3:30 pmJenna you are the cutest! I am still a little leery of vegan and gluten free foods… but the pictures make this look really good. Are you SURE it tastes good without ANY butter? ๐
Heather
July 6, 2011 at 3:32 pmI am literally drooling all over my work desk right now!
Teri
July 6, 2011 at 3:34 pmPrinting this recipe and will make at first opportunity. It looks amazing! Thank you!
Lindsey @ Gluten-Free Lindsey
July 6, 2011 at 3:38 pmHow good does this look?!! Almond meal is my BFF ๐
Natalie @Will Jog For Food
July 6, 2011 at 3:44 pmThose look like the most delicious blueberries EVER!
Mellie
July 6, 2011 at 4:00 pmYum! I MUST try! I’ve never used almond meal. I live nowhere near a Whole Foods or trader joe’s, so hopefully my local health food store carries it.
Annie@stronghealthyfit
July 6, 2011 at 4:02 pmGorgeous ๐
Molly @ RDexposed
July 6, 2011 at 4:03 pmYou have me salivating.
Karen
July 6, 2011 at 4:09 pmYou are so darn cute, Jenna! Looks devine…can’t get enough fresh blueberries these days!
Ari@ThE DiVa DiSh
July 6, 2011 at 4:16 pmThat. Looks. Amazing.
THe blueberries look SOO delicious! THeir color is so vivid!
Mary ( What's Cookin' with Mary)
July 6, 2011 at 4:16 pmYour pictures are just fantastic on this post Jenna!! Makes me want to take pretty food pictures ๐
Evan Thomas
July 6, 2011 at 4:27 pmI’m so happy this is gluten-free. I’ll have to try this for my grandfather who’s a Maine blueberry lover.
Averie @ Love Veggies and Yoga
July 6, 2011 at 4:27 pmJenna the tart looks AMAZING
Averie @ Love Veggies and Yoga
July 6, 2011 at 4:28 pmTrigger happy finger…
Wanted to add that I look unbaking with almond flour. Add in a couple medjool dates, and/or agave, and/or grind some oats in there too, and you have a raw/nobake, vegan, GF crust in about 5 seconds flat. It’s my go-to!
But I am in love with those blueberries. Omg.
Love the EASY recipe with beautiful results!
Kristen @ Change of Pace
July 6, 2011 at 4:37 pmThat looks unbelievable! SO YUMMY!
Hayley @ Hayley Daily
July 6, 2011 at 4:39 pmOh. YUM.
Those photos are ridiculously appetizing. Beautiful!
Errign
July 6, 2011 at 4:39 pmYUM. What brand of blueberry juice do you use? Did you find that right in the juice aisle?
jenna
July 6, 2011 at 6:24 pmTrader Joe’s…and yes, right in the juice aisle!
Joelle (On A Pink Typewriter)
July 6, 2011 at 4:40 pmOoh, this looks so simple to put together! I may whip this baby up this wkend over at my boyfriend’s kitchen for him.. Yum!
Holly @ The Runny Egg
July 6, 2011 at 4:40 pmThose blueberries look adorable! They just make me smile!
Lindsay @ The Reluctant Runner
July 6, 2011 at 4:42 pmI WANT THAT. Bookmarking for the next potluck situation I find myself in.
Carey @ Positively Blonde
July 6, 2011 at 4:58 pmyum!!! I make a blueberry crostada often, that reminds me of this recipe!
Baking 'n' Books
July 6, 2011 at 4:59 pmOh my. I have to do this.
As an aside – why would you apologize if you take a vacation? I know blogging is your ‘job’ – but then if so – everyone who works gets to take a break! I don’t get how some bloggers post everyday of the week! With that said of course – if it is your job – then taking vacations evvvvery week would be questionable ๐
Jessica
July 6, 2011 at 4:59 pmyum yum yum! those blueberries look unreal! I am going to have to add this to our wish list of items to try:)
Jackie @ That Deep Breath
July 6, 2011 at 5:01 pmthat looks fantastic! Extra points for being vegan. Have fun on your vacation, we all deserve them!
Krystina (Organically Me)
July 6, 2011 at 5:03 pmOh dear me. The blueberries look so juicy that they’re about to burst. I adore this, Jenna!
laura
July 6, 2011 at 5:13 pmdrool.
Lauren @ What Lauren Likes
July 6, 2011 at 5:44 pmI have the clean food cookbook ๐ soo soo amazing. I believe we should be friends so I can stay for this bomb looking dessert. I cannot wait to try making it myself!!
Gina @ Running to the Kitchen
July 6, 2011 at 5:45 pmBlueberry pie is my favorite so this is like mouth watering right now.
French Heart
July 6, 2011 at 5:59 pmWHOA! That’s looks SOOOOO good. Thanks!
Cait's Plate
July 6, 2011 at 6:00 pmAs usual this post has left me drooling all over myself ๐
This looks amazing and I’m not even a huge blueberry fan. I’ll happily stay for dessert! And I wouldn’t mind the dinners you cook either!
Sue Worth
July 6, 2011 at 6:00 pmStellar post… love it!!
rachel @ the faded apron shared table
July 6, 2011 at 6:03 pmwow. that looks amazing. my hub just planted about 6 (!) blueberry bushes in our front yard, so i think this recipe will be utilized often.
amanda
July 6, 2011 at 6:06 pmthanks for the recipe! my husband and I are doing a trial vegan month and this is perfect for dessert. i am thinking about buying clean food/clean start as well. he is pretty sure he won’t be touching animal protein for a while after reading The China Study. oh, and your vacation looked awesome. don’t apologize for taking a hiatus.
Amber K
July 6, 2011 at 6:10 pmI totally have to try to make this, except completely different ๐
Maybe strawberries and peanuts? Sort of like a PBJ taste? Yummm I LOVE almonds, I wish my stomach would cooperate.
Estela @ Weekly Bite
July 6, 2011 at 6:15 pmThose blueberries looks so plump & delicious!! I love blueberry season ๐
Carol
July 6, 2011 at 6:25 pmLooks great !
Read a book this afternoon and want to recommend it to you …… it is so well written and beautiful.
HEAVEN IS FOR REAL – A little boys astounding story of his trip to heaven and back.
By Todd Burpo
A page turner you will read from cover to cover when you pick it up !
Urban Wife
July 6, 2011 at 6:37 pmAlmond meal? Must get some asap and make this tart.
amy walters, aDESIGNdock
July 6, 2011 at 6:39 pmOh my goodness. This looks so good it’s ridiculous. Look at all those blueberries…def. the perfect side to a hummus wrap!
Trish
July 6, 2011 at 6:43 pmYou’re just awesome. Really, you are.
Sarah K. @ The Pajama Chef
July 6, 2011 at 6:55 pmwow, that looks fanTASTIC!
Bethany @ Accidental Intentions
July 6, 2011 at 7:09 pmDear Jenna,
Dude. You were on vacation. No recipe posting is necessary/expected. Even if you hadn’t been on vacation, though, anything involving blueberries=instant major forgiveness. Mmmmmm.
Laura @ Cookies vs. Carrots
July 6, 2011 at 7:44 pmThis looks great. I want to drink that bowl of blueberries!
By the way, I read Violets of March and loved it! Thanks for the suggestion!
Mastering Public Health (@MasPublicHealth)
July 6, 2011 at 7:56 pmI’ve got an unused bag of almond meal, a box of cornstarch, and a zeal for delicious summer blueberries. Looking forward to trying this soon!
Katie
July 6, 2011 at 8:03 pmThe picture is a serious optical illusion with the black/white table cloth! I couldn’t focus at first! Too funny. Glad you had a blast in Tahoe! Plan on going to Wolfdales tomorrow. Will toast to you ๐ Come back soon!
A Teenage Gourmet (Sami)
July 6, 2011 at 8:22 pmLooks like breakfast.
Courtney @ girlinthepink
July 6, 2011 at 9:50 pmThis is perfect!! I am trying to go vegan and i feel like this recipe will really help!! ๐ thank you!!!
Also, could I make my own almond meal? Or does it make more sense to buy it?
Courtney @ girlinthepink
July 6, 2011 at 9:53 pmPs… I just realized I own Clean Food… Can’t believe I glanced over this little gem!
Katrina
July 6, 2011 at 10:09 pmThis tart looks amazing! Great recipe! Love that you’re putting more vegan stuff on your blog ๐
Grouchy Karen
July 6, 2011 at 10:29 pmWAHWAH WEE WAH! What a knock-out! More vegan stuff please! (Not that I’m vegan, I just interested to see how vegan recipes work around all those limitations).
I’ve experimented with alternative baking and in addition to almond meal, coconut flour/flakes usually add a great texture to the crust too.
Ruth
July 7, 2011 at 12:12 amThis is similar sto something my Swedish mother in law makes, but I’ve never seen a vegan version before! It looks fantastic!
Brittany @ Itty Bits of Balance
July 7, 2011 at 3:59 amI have a lot of extra blueberries that I need to use up so this is just what the doctor ordered ๐
Chelsea @ One Healthy Munchkin
July 7, 2011 at 4:44 amThis looks fantastic! And YES I love my copy of Clean Food! Thanks for the reminder that I need to pull it out and try some of its summer recipes! ๐
Jessica @ How Sweet
July 7, 2011 at 4:46 amthose blueberries are so insanely plump and juicy i might die. NEED.
Lindsay @ Pinch of Yum
July 7, 2011 at 4:51 amYummmm. I love the color!
Baking 'n' Books
July 7, 2011 at 5:34 amBy the way – are you going gluten-free now?
And I was wondering how this recipe differs from the original in the cookbook since you said it was “adapted” – what substituions? Thanks!
megan @ whatmegansmaking
July 7, 2011 at 5:55 amyum, this sounds wonderful! I might adapt it to not make it vegan, but I really want to try it! ๐
jenna
July 7, 2011 at 6:25 amthis looks amazing! I love blueberry juice as well! it’s so yummy!
Caroline
July 7, 2011 at 7:03 amWow, this is perfect timing! I have been searching for Paleo pie recipes to bring to my Crossfit picnic this weekend. So far I hadn’t found anything that looks very appetizing, but this tart looks delicious! I will be making it tomorrow for sure (I will have to sub out for the oil/cornstarch though). Thank you so much!
A Tablespoon of Liz
July 7, 2011 at 7:31 amI’m not normally a fan of blueberries, I like them, but I like other fruit so much better, but I just can’t take my eyes off these photos. This looks sooooooooo good!
Elizabeth @ Coppertop Kitchen
July 7, 2011 at 8:37 amThat looks so delicious! And I love that there’s no added sugar! I could eat this for breakfast without a hint of guilt! Hooray! ๐
Elizabeth @ Coppertop Kitchen
July 7, 2011 at 10:40 amFYI, I have just returned from the farmers’ market, laden with blueberries, and plan to make this tart as soon as I get home from work. Thanks!
Elizabeth @ Coppertop Kitchen
July 8, 2011 at 6:51 amUpdate! I made it last night, and had it for breakfast this morning! Sooooo amazing! Posted about it on my blog, too! http://coppertopkitchen.blogspot.com/2011/07/blueberry-tart-with-view.html
Tasha @ Voracious Eats
July 7, 2011 at 9:03 amPERFECT TIMING! I have been in love over the top enraptured with blueberries lately. I’ve been making blueberry popsicles, adding blueberries to my smoothies, and popping them like candy. A blueberry tart will be just the thing to take it to another level. I really don’t do well on lots of sugar, so I’m glad this uses maple syrup instead. I’ve just got back from the organic store in Bahrain and we stocked up on my favorite brand of all natural organic maple syrup. This will be the perfect way to showcase it! And I LOVE cooking with almond meal. This one is really genius, Jenna. Way to go!
Elise
July 7, 2011 at 9:55 amwow. friends, yes. i’ll give you my address, you can send me the rest ๐
Meghan @ StruggleMuffins
July 7, 2011 at 10:08 amI want to (make) eat this. Now. Every time I go to Trader Joe’s I consider the bag of almond flour that stares at me longingly from its spot on the nuts and nut products shelf. This might be the kick-in-the-pants I need to invest in some and start cooking. Looks incredibly yummers ๐
Lauri (RedHeadRecipes.com)
July 7, 2011 at 10:33 amI have a TON of almond meal to use up (accidentally bought 2 bags!!) this will be a perfect way to use some of it up!!! Yummmmmm
Happy When Not Hungry
July 7, 2011 at 4:31 pmLove that this recipe is so simple, but yet looks so amazing! Yum!
Sasha @ The Procrastobaker
July 8, 2011 at 1:58 amI may not be a vegan but that doesnt stop me from lusting after this delicious looking tart! I too lovvveeee almond meal and the crust sounds rather addicting indeed, but the blueberries! So fruit filled and juicy looking, scrumptious ๐
Marla
July 8, 2011 at 3:50 amHa! Oddly enough I just posted Matt’s url into my last comment – can you please remove that ๐
Marla
July 8, 2011 at 3:51 amOK, that comment didn’t go through anyway. LOVE the tart, almond meal, blueberries and pure maple syrup are some of the best things on the planet.
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Catherine
August 16, 2012 at 11:38 amI made this last night with some modifications since I didn’t have almond meal or maple syrup:
1. made my own almond meal from blanched almonds – turned out a little odd and started getting wet. If I do this next time, I will try toasting the almonds first to see if that dries them out a bit.
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All in all, it turned out great and I would definitely make it again!
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