Balsamic Vinegar Is the Unexpected Ingredient That Makes This Grape Tart Shine

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Hands On Time:
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Total Time:
45 mins
Servings:
8

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Cooking grapes in a skillet coaxes out their natural sweetness, while fresh thyme and a few teaspoons of balsamic vinegar introduce a note of savory, complex flavor. Top the jammy, syrupy fruit with a rolled-out sheet of puff pastry before baking, then invert the tart onto a serving platter, slice into wedges, and dollop with balsamic whip. To help prevent a soggy crust on this inverted-skillet tart, use grapes that are on the firmer side of ripeness (and serve the tart right away). Softer grapes release more juice, which can make the filling runny.

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Ingredients

  • 1Tbsp.unsalted butter

  • 1 3/4lb. firm red and/or black seedless grapes (about 5cups)

  • 1Tbsp. coarsely chopped fresh thyme

  • 1/2 of a 17.3-oz. pkg.frozen puff pastry (1sheet), thawed

  • 1Tbsp.granulated sugar

  • 1Tbsp.cornstarch

  • 4 1/2tsp.balsamic vinegar

  • 1/2cupheavy cream

  • 2Tbsp.powdered sugar

  • 1tsp.vanilla

Directions

  1. Preheat oven to 400°F. In a 12-inch ovenproof skillet melt butter over medium. Add grapes, thyme, and 1/4 tsp. cracked black pepper. Cook, stirring occasionally, until grapes soften and some begin to burst, 8 to 10 minutes.

  2. Meanwhile, unfold puff pastry; roll into a 12-inch square. In a small bowl combine granulated sugar and cornstarch.

  3. When grapes are softened, stir 1 1/2 tsp. of the balsamic vinegar into grape mixture. Sprinkle with sugar-cornstarch mixture; cook and stir until juices begin to thicken, 1 to 2 minutes. Remove from heat. Carefully place pastry over hot grape mixture. Trim excess pastry; tuck edges inside lid of skillet.

  4. Bake until pastry is puffed and golden brown, 20 minutes, rotating the skillet halfway through baking. Let stand 5 minutes. Carefully invert the tart onto a large serving plate.

  5. For a quick summer dessert, skip the tart and serve the balsamic whip over fresh or macerated fruit.

    Meanwhile, in a medium bowl stir together heavy cream, powdered sugar, vanilla, and the remaining 3 tsp. balsamic vinegar. Beat with a mixer on medium until soft peaks form (tips curl). Serve warm tart with balsamic whipped cream and, if you like, additional fresh thyme.

Credits

Recipe developed by Holly Dreesman.

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