Raspberry Jelly Tart

You can make these quick gel tarts using pulpy fruits like papaya, blueberry, mango, strawberry, or melons. The versatility of this recipe makes it a wonderful foundation for seasonal fruit desserts that celebrate nature's abundance.

When we made this recipe during harvest time, we first spent considerable time collecting raspberries, one fruit at a time, from our plants. We have expansive raspberry fields with nearly 3,000 berry plants, harvested in May and June. With the abundant raspberries, we created a variety of desserts. This raspberry jelly tart was shared with many volunteers at farmers' markets in Portugal and Covilhã.

Everyone loved the tart, especially young people with a penchant for sweets. It was particularly embraced by those who prefer vegan foods but lack cooking skills—this recipe requires no baking and comes together beautifully with just a blender and stovetop.

Nutritional Benefits: Raspberries are delightful year-round, whether fresh or frozen. These beautiful gems are not only tasty and versatile, but they also boast excellent nutritional benefits. One cup of raspberries provides more than half the daily vitamin C requirement, supports immunity, improves skin health, and aids collagen synthesis. They also offer manganese and vitamin K, essential for bone health, along with vitamin E, B vitamins, magnesium, copper, iron, and potassium.