Apricots. They are peeking out with their gentle but cheery hue in the markets. Such sweet juicy cartons of apricots landed in my shopping basket this week. I knew just what I wanted to make with them… an apricot tart.
Lovely Apricot Tart
- Total Time: 75 minutes
- Yield: 4-6 servings 1x
Description
Celebrate the juicy ripeness of summer apricots with this beautiful apricot tart, featuring a buttery almond crust and a glossy apricot glaze.
Ingredients
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- 8 tablespoons butter, softened
- 1/2 cup sugar
- 1/4 teaspoon almond extract
- 1/4 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1/2 teaspoon sea salt
- 1 1/4 cups plus 1 tablespoon all-purpose flour
- 2 tablespoons almond flour, plus more for dusting
- 6-8 ripe apricots, halved and pitted
- 2 tablespoons apricot jam
- 1 tablespoon water
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C). Butter a 9-inch round tart pan or a rectangular tart pan of your choice.
- To make the pastry crust, combine the softened butter and sugar in a large bowl. Mix until creamy and smooth.
- Add the almond extract, vanilla extract, and sea salt to the butter mixture and stir well.
- Gradually add the all-purpose flour and almond flour to the mixture, stirring until a dough forms.
- Press the dough evenly into the prepared tart pan, ensuring it covers the bottom and sides. Prick the base with a fork to prevent bubbling.
- Arrange the apricot halves, cut side up, on top of the pastry crust in a circular pattern.
- Bake in the preheated oven for 40-45 minutes, or until the crust is golden brown and the apricots are tender.
- In a small saucepan, heat the apricot jam and water over low heat until melted and smooth. Brush the warm glaze over the apricots to give them a glossy finish.
- Allow the tart to cool slightly before serving. Enjoy warm or at room temperature.
Notes
For a more intense almond flavor, you can increase the almond extract to 1/2 teaspoon. Store the tart in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 2 days. Serve with a dollop of whipped cream or a scoop of vanilla ice cream for an extra treat.
- Prep Time: 30 minutes
- Cook Time: 45 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Cuisine: French
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 20
- Sodium: 150
- Fat: 16
- Carbohydrates: 42
- Fiber: 3
- Protein: 4
- Cholesterol: 40
Lovely tart indeed! This is gorgeous Sarah…and the photos match :)
Thank you Kelsey and Tamara!
this really is beautiful
Your apricot tart is beautiful!