Rustic Squash Tarts

Total Time

Prep: 30 min. Bake: 35 min.

Makes

2 tarts (8 servings each)

Updated: Feb. 10, 2023
This recipe is hiding a big surprise. Flaky, rustic-looking pastry shells hold a sweet and spicy pecan layer under the squash slices. —Ann Marie Moch, Kintyre, ND
Rustic Squash Tarts Recipe photo by Taste of Home

Ingredients

  • 1 medium butternut squash, peeled, seeded and cut into 1/8-inch slices
  • 1 medium acorn squash, peeled, seeded and cut into 1/8-inch slices
  • 2 tablespoons water
  • 1/4 cup olive oil
  • 1 tablespoon minced fresh thyme
  • 1 tablespoon minced fresh parsley
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
  • 1/4 teaspoon pepper
  • 1/2 cup all-purpose flour
  • 1/2 cup ground pecans
  • 6 tablespoons sugar
  • 1/2 teaspoon ground nutmeg
  • 1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon
  • 1 package (17.3 ounces) frozen puff pastry, thawed
  • 1 large egg, lightly beaten
  • 2 tablespoons butter

Directions

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

Nutrition Facts

1 piece: 279 calories, 15g fat (4g saturated fat), 17mg cholesterol, 196mg sodium, 34g carbohydrate (7g sugars, 5g fiber), 4g protein.