Nothing screams, “Summer is around the corner” quite like limes. Small, yet supple, limes can be used as a garnish, in baked or grilled dishes, or even used in a delicious Key Lime Tart.

Get your fresh limes at Market on the Mall every Wednesday and Friday between 10 a.m. - 2 p.m. Market on the Mall is located on the Fulton Mall just outside of the 1900 building.

Use your fresh limes to make this tasty key lime tart. The recipe is courtesy of southernfood.about.com.

Key Lime Tart Recipe

Ingredients:

• 8 (approx. 3 ½ inch size) frozen tart shells or mini pie shells
• 3 large eggs
• 1 cup granulated sugar
• 3 tablespoons all purpose flour
• 3 tablespoons key lime juice, fresh or bottled
• 1 to 1 ½ tablespoons finely grated lemon or lime zest.
• Dash salt
• Whipped cream or whipped topping
• Lime slices, strawberries or other fruits for garnish

Preparation:

• Place tart shells on baking sheet and bake at 325 degrees for about 6 minutes
• Meanwhile, whisk together the eggs, sugar, flour, key limejuice, zest, and salt. Spoon or ladle filling into the partially baked shells. Bake until custard is set, about 25 to 30 minutes.
• Cool completely or serve slightly warm with ice cream or whipped cream.
• Makes 8 servings. Tarts may be frozen.