Jamaican Sweet Potato and Guinep Tart
A delightful and unique tart combining the earthy sweetness of sweet potato with the tangy, grape-like flavor of guineps, encased in a flaky pastry crust.
🧂 Ingredients
- 2 medium Sweet potatoes(peeled and boiled until tender)
- 1 cup Guineps(fresh or frozen, seeded and mashed)
- 0.75 cup Sugar(or to taste)
- 4 tbsp Butter(melted)
- 0.25 cup Milk
- 0.5 tsp Nutmeg(freshly grated)
- 0.25 tsp Cinnamon
- 1 tsp Vanilla extract
- 2 cups All-purpose flour(for pastry)
- 0.5 cup Cold butter(cubed, for pastry)
- 4-6 tbsp Ice water(for pastry)
- 1 large Egg(beaten, for egg wash)
👨🍳 Instructions
- 1
Prepare the pastry: In a bowl, combine flour and a pinch of salt. Cut in the cold butter until the mixture resembles coarse crumbs. Gradually add ice water, a tablespoon at a time, until the dough just comes together.
💡 Tip: Do not overwork the dough. - 2
Divide the dough in half, flatten into discs, wrap in plastic, and refrigerate for at least 30 minutes.
- 3
While the dough chills, prepare the filling: Mash the boiled sweet potatoes until smooth. Stir in the mashed guineps, sugar, melted butter, milk, nutmeg, cinnamon, and vanilla extract. Mix well.
- 4
Preheat oven to 375°F (190°C).
- 5
On a lightly floured surface, roll out one disc of dough and line a 9-inch tart pan or pie dish. Trim the edges.
💡 Tip: Roll the dough evenly to prevent tearing. - 6
Pour the sweet potato and guinep filling into the pastry-lined dish. Spread evenly.
- 7
Roll out the second disc of dough. You can either place it as a top crust, cutting vents, or cut it into strips for a lattice top.
💡 Tip: A lattice top allows steam to escape and creates a beautiful presentation. - 8
Brush the top crust or lattice with the beaten egg wash.
- 9
Bake for 35-40 minutes, or until the crust is golden brown and the filling is set.
💡 Tip: If the crust starts to brown too quickly, loosely tent it with foil. - 10
Let the tart cool completely on a wire rack before slicing and serving.
💡 Pro Tips
- ✓Ensure guineps are properly seeded, as the seeds can be bitter.
- ✓For a smoother filling, you can process the sweet potato and guinep mixture in a food processor.
- ✓The tart can be served warm or at room temperature.
🔄 Variations
- Add a tablespoon of lime or lemon zest to the filling for extra brightness.
- Incorporate a small amount of finely chopped ginger for a spicy kick.