Vegan Cranberry Christmas Tart

Ingredients

• 200 grams (7 oz) almonds
• 100 grams (3.5 oz) dates
• 300 grams (10.5 oz) fresh cranberries
• 100 grams (3.5 oz) maple syrup
• 1 tablespoon lemon juice
• 1 teaspoon vanilla extract

Instructions

1. Preheat your oven to 180°C (350°F).
2. To make the almond crust, blend the almonds in a food processor until they form a fine meal.
3. Add the dates to the food processor and blend until the mixture sticks together.
4. Press the almond-date mixture into the bottom of a tart pan to form an even crust.
5. Bake the crust in the preheated oven for 10-12 minutes, or until it is lightly golden. Let it cool completely.
6. In a medium saucepan, combine the cranberries, maple syrup, lemon juice, and vanilla extract.
7. Cook over medium heat, stirring occasionally, until the cranberries burst and the mixture thickens, about 15-20 minutes.
8. Pour the cranberry mixture over the cooled almond crust and spread it evenly.
9. Refrigerate the tart for at least 1 hour to set before serving.

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