When is it time to clean out the pantry? When the number of accumulated grocery bags reach such a magnitude, that they block the pathway to the snacks. That day was Monday. So, I huffed and puffed those paper bags to the recycling bin and then went back to stare at the shelves within.
This time, I found dried mushrooms from the 80′s (and why did I bring these along the last time we moved?), a can of julienne beets (for you know, that special occasion), a container of bread crumbs, with only a tablespoon left of crumbs (let’s just call that empty, shall we?), and a half-used package of mini marshmallows, where the marshmallows no longer separated from each other anymore (a tragedy.)
Then I moved onto the refrigerator. Oh dear. Buttermilk that had gone bad (of course), three jars of the same pickles, all only half full (time to consolidate), moldy cheese (well, sure), and about seven jars of different jam with only enough left for a slice of toast.
I knew I was going to get rid of at least two of those jam containers though, once I made my way to the freezer and spotted the puff pastry. Goodness knows how long that’s been in there.
This tart would be perfect for a brunch – like, say, Mother’s Day on Sunday! It’s so easy, light, and delicious. And it might even give you an excuse to do a little housekeeping. Surely, I cannot be the only one with all those grocery bags in the way and near-empty jam jars.
Blueberry Puff Pastry Tart
Serves 12
Prep time: 10 minutes
Cook time: 20 minutes
Ingredients
• 2 sheets puff pastry (1 package), thawed
• 1/3 cup blackberry jam
• 12 ounces fresh blueberries
• powdered sugar
Directions
Preheat oven to 400 degrees. Line baking sheets with parchment paper or nonstick cooking spray.
Unfold your puff pastry and cut in thirds along the creases (so you’ll have 6 strips), then cut those strips in half, so you have 12 rectangles total. Place the rectangles on the baking sheets.
Spread a teaspoon or so of jam onto each rectangle, then top with a handful of blueberries.
Place in the oven and bake for 20 minutes or until the blueberries have popped and the puff pastry is a golden brown.
Remove from the oven and let cool for a few minutes, then dust with powdered sugar.
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…just maybe don’t mention to mom that you can’t remember when you bought the puff pastry you’re feeding her ;-)
Easy, yummy way to clean out the fridge! I’m glad I’m not the only one who finds those sorts of things in her pantry/fridge on clean-out days….
I always feel so AWFUL about my buttermilk going bad! I really have the best intentions to use it…it just never seems to happen.
And jam. Oh yes, there is MUCH jam in my fridge. Too bad none of it is blackberry! I wonder how raspberry would work here, though. Hmm.
You had me at “blueberry” and “easy.”
How easy for a quick, light dessert.
Clearing out the pantry, fridge and freezer is like dusting—-it never ends! Since we replaced our refrigerator with a smaller version, I’ve been forced to clear out weekly to make room for new purchases. Of course, I still have those teeny, tiny containers that hold 1T of leftover jam!
Ahh, yes. Cleaning out the pantry always brings along a few surprises!
I love this…great way to clear out the fridge!
Mother’s Day perchance? You don’t have to cut it in squares.
I dread cleaning out the pantry and fridge! One year in particular I checked out the dates on everything… that was entertaining to say the least. This looks fun and easy Amy! Love it.
I cleaned out my fridge the other day and it was, well…something I really can’t talk about publicly. Let’s just say I was SO glad when it was all over!
LOVE this yummy blueberry tart!!
Hilarious post! Love the recipe, too!
I just did this with my fridge last week. Scary. My favorite was the bottle of barbeque sauce with about 2 spoonfuls in it dated 08/30/10.
THAT is one darn pretty darn darn darn tart.
Darn it.
Yum! I want that for breakfast!
PS. You just described my pantry & fridge.
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