Fresh Thyme avocado cooking oil spray  

2 cups Cup 4 Cup gluten-free ancient grains flour, plus additional for dusting  

¼ tsp. Fresh Thyme fine sea salt 

½ cup cold Fresh Thyme unsalted butter, cubed  

1 Fresh Thyme large egg 

6 Tbsp. whole milk plain kefir  

1 Tbsp. plus ½ cup Fresh Thyme organic maple syrup, divided 

1 tsp. pure almond extract 

3 Tbsp. water 

1 Tbsp. Fresh Thyme organic thyme leaves; plus more for garnish 

¾ cup mascarpone cheese, at room temperature 

1¾ cups strawberries, hulled and quartered  

1 cup raspberries  

1. Preheat oven to 350°F. Spray 12 (2¾-inch) muffin cups with cooking spray; set aside. In a large bowl, whisk together 2 cups gluten-free flour and salt. Using a pastry blender, cut in butter until mixture resembles coarse crumbs. Gently push flour mixture to side of bowl to make a well in the center; set aside. 
2. In a small bowl, whisk together egg, kefir, 1 Tbsp. maple syrup, and almond extract. Slowly add egg mixture to center of flour mixture, using a fork to stir until moistened. 
3. Turn mixture onto a surface lightly dusted with gluten-free flour. Gently knead until the dough holds together. Divide into 12 balls then flatten each into a 4-inch round. Use a thin spatula to transfer each round to a muffin cup, pressing it into the bottom and sides.  
4. Prick the bottom of each pastry shell with a fork. Bake for 20 to 22 minutes, until edges are golden brown. Cool completely in muffin cups on a wire rack.  
5. In a medium saucepan, simmer remaining ½ cup maple syrup, water, and 1 Tbsp. thyme over medium heat for 2 to 3 minutes or until fragrant. Remove from heat and cool.  
6. Transfer half of the syrup to a small bowl and whisk in mascarpone. In a medium bowl, toss strawberries and raspberries with remaining syrup.  
7. To serve, remove pastry shells from muffin cups. Fill each with 1 Tbsp. mascarpone mixture, then top with berries and drizzle with any remaining syrup. Garnish with additional thyme. Serve immediately. 

Each serving contains: 260 calories, 15 g fat, 9 g saturated fat, 0 g trans fat, 55 mg cholesterol, 65 mg sodium, 29 g carbohydrates, 3 g fiber, 11 g sugar, 4 g protein. Daily values: 0% vitamin D, 4% calcium, 6% iron, 4% potassium.