Description
Celebrate the juicy ripeness of summer apricots with this beautiful apricot tart, featuring a buttery almond crust and a glossy apricot glaze.
Ingredients
Units
- 8 tbsp (120 ml) butter, softened
- 1/2 cup (120 ml) sugar
- 1/4 tsp almond extract
- 1/4 tsp vanilla extract
- 1/2 tsp sea salt
- 1 1/4 cups plus 1 tbsp (315 ml) all-purpose flour
- 2 tbsp (30 ml) almond flour, plus more for dusting
- 1/2 cup (120 ml) heavy cream
- 1 egg
- 1/2 tsp almond extract
- 1/2 tsp vanilla extract
- 2 tsp honey
- 2 tbsp (30 ml) almond flour
- 6-8 ripe apricots, sliced thinly
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.
- Bake the crust for 12-15 minutes, watching carefully.
- Whisk together the heavy cream, egg, almond extract, vanilla extract, and honey, then stir in the almond flour.
- Arrange the sliced apricots over the crust in your desired pattern.
- Carefully pour the filling around the apricots, taking care not to cover the fruit.
- Place the tart pan on a baking sheet and carefully slide it into the oven. Bake for 30-50 minutes, checking often near the end so the tart doesn’t overcook.
- Remove the tart from the oven and let it cool completely before serving.
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