Healthy Strawberry Tarts

by hannahandfitness

It’s always been a tradition that every summer we go strawberry picking.


I remember the hot summer’s when I was a child and my mum would take me picking after swimming. The fresh, sweet smell of the berries in the summer heat and the messy, stained hands – it feels almost like yesterday. I’d always go home with my shoes covered in the light pink stains from the strawberries, but that was the fun of it – getting messy, picking your own fruit and creating special memories with loved ones.


Although, now I find myself a little older (ok a lot older) the tradition has changed slightly and instead i’m savouring my strawberries for a delicious bake rather than gorging the entire punnet on the car journey home. Well, let’s just say I had a few…


I’ve wanted to bake this recipe for quite some time now, especially after seeing all the seasonal tarts in my local bakery the other day. I just love the vibrant colours from the fruits and these seemed perfectly on cue for the this week’s sunny weather.

Healthy strawberry tart
These strawberry tarts are not only summery but the sweetness of the fruit and jelly works so lovely against the pastry – something of which I was avid to achieve. Using Hartley’s no sugar jelly, I was able to make these tarts sugar free without losing the sweetness.


I won’t continue to bore you with further descriptions just trust me that these taste deliciously sweet and fruity! I promise that these strawberry tarts will be a hit at this year’s summer festivities. Especially paired with some cream/ice-cream! Mmm, mmm.

Healthy Strawberry Tarts

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Serves: 4-8 Prep Time: Cooking Time:
Nutrition facts: 200 calories 20 grams fat
Rating: 5.0/5
( 1 voted )

Ingredients

  • 1 1/4 cup all-purpose (or wholemeal) flour
  • 1 tbsp sukrin gold (or another sugar alternative)
  • 1/2 cup homemade apple sauce
  • 1/4 tbsp salt
  • 1 Sachet Hartley's no sugar strawberry jelly
  • Punnet strawberries - sliced

Instructions

Begin by pre-heating your oven to gas mark 4.

In a mixing bowl add your flour, apple sauce, sugar alternative and salt and combine together. You will need to mix for about a minute until it comes together.

Gather your tart tins (i've made 4 thick tarts but you can make 8 thin tarts), oil them and roll out parts of the crust into each tin. Flatten the crust and push up the sides. Repeat for all tins.

Place your tarts in the fridge for 10 minutes to firm up. After this, place them in the oven to bake for 15 minutes, making sure to check half way through.

Once baked, remove from the oven and leave to cool.

Once your tarts are cooled place your strawberries in the middle of your tarts and then fill with your already mixed jelly liquid.

Place in the fridge and leave to set.

Once set, remove from the fridge and devour!

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32 comments

Jon July 3, 2017 - 8:58 am

Wow these look amazing! Going to give this recipe a go at the weekend. Just in time for Wimbledon!

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hannahandfitness July 3, 2017 - 11:27 am

Yes, these would be perfect for Wimbledon Jon! Recipe can be found below the post 🙂

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Rachel Neal July 3, 2017 - 9:14 am

These tarts look so delicious. I love strawberry picking I think they always taste the best when they are freshly picked and are a bit warm .Wld love to see the recipe. x

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hannahandfitness July 3, 2017 - 11:26 am

Sorry there was an error with the post! The recipe is now up 🙂

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Mel July 3, 2017 - 9:20 am

These look absolutely delicious and how great that they are healthy too! No need to feel guilty for eating one, haha

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hannahandfitness July 3, 2017 - 11:24 am

Exactly! Thank you 🙂

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Cathy Glynn July 3, 2017 - 11:17 am

They look delicious, I can’t resist strawberry tarts, even better when they are homemade x

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hannahandfitness July 3, 2017 - 11:24 am

Thank you! Yes, nothing quite beats homemade tarts 🙂

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siobhan July 3, 2017 - 8:03 pm

The crust looks lovely and it’s a good way to use the in season strawberries we have now

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hannahandfitness July 4, 2017 - 8:06 am

They really are. Thank you!

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siobhan July 3, 2017 - 8:05 pm

The crust looks lovely & a great way to use the in season strawberries

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Hayley July 4, 2017 - 6:33 am

Can’t wait to try these – I have a few strawberry plants in the garden that are finally bearing fruit after a no show last year! 🙂

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hannahandfitness July 4, 2017 - 8:06 am

Oh homegrown strawberries are the best! We have a few growing at the moment but far too small! Can’t wait to see what you think of them Hayley 🙂

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Charlotte July 4, 2017 - 9:30 am

These look amazing and really summery, I think the kiddos would enjoy them too so I will have to give them a go

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Ana De- Jesus July 4, 2017 - 9:51 am

I am from the countryside originally so strawberry and berry picking was always so much fun. These strawberry tarts look lush! x

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hannahandfitness July 6, 2017 - 7:10 pm

Fun traditional, isn’t it? I’m going this weekend actually 🙂 thank you for the kind words about the tarts!

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Ana De- Jesus July 4, 2017 - 9:52 am

I am from the countryside originally so strawberry and berry picking was always so much fun. These strawberry tarts look lush! x x yum

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Talya July 4, 2017 - 1:13 pm

What a delicious looking treat – I’m off to Pin this for later!

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Lauretta at Home and Horizon July 4, 2017 - 3:05 pm

These tarts are really healthy. How about replacing strawberry with other exotic fruits?

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hannahandfitness July 6, 2017 - 7:04 pm

Yes I really love raspberry tarts too!

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Joanna July 4, 2017 - 4:09 pm

These look delicious I love strawberries and i like the idea of using jelly instead of jam.

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hannahandfitness July 6, 2017 - 7:04 pm

Me too! Perfect for the sunny weather 🙂

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kerry norris July 5, 2017 - 6:41 am

I’ll defo have to have a go at these. We love strawberries in our house

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kizzy July 5, 2017 - 7:54 pm

These look and sound delicious. Also not too fiddly.

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Musings of a tired mummy...zzz... July 5, 2017 - 8:35 pm

My kids are obsessed with strawberries so healthy tarts look fab for them!

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hannahandfitness July 6, 2017 - 7:07 pm

You should definitely try whipping these up for them! 🙂

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Becca Talbot July 5, 2017 - 10:34 pm

Homegrown, fresh strawberries! Mmmmm, love them <3 and these tarts look so delicious x

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hannahandfitness July 6, 2017 - 7:07 pm

Thank you so much Becca 🙂

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Kara July 6, 2017 - 7:30 am

Oh my, these look amazing. If only I could reach into the screen and take one

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hannahandfitness July 6, 2017 - 7:08 pm

If only I could give you one! Thank you 🙂

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London Mumma July 10, 2017 - 8:19 am

These oook great, perfect as it is strawberry season and Wimbledon too.

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hannahandfitness July 10, 2017 - 3:26 pm

Oh certainly!

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