Apricot Tart

Delight your taste buds with this heavenly Apricot Tart, a perfect blend of buttery pastry and luscious fruit flavors. Featuring a crisp, golden crust made from scratch, this tart is filled with juicy apricots tossed in a delicate mixture of sugar, lemon juice, and a hint of almond extract. A layer of apricot jam adds an extra burst of sweetness, while sliced almonds provide the perfect finishing touch for added crunch and nuttiness. This easy yet elegant dessert, baked to golden perfection, is ideal for summer gatherings or a refined weeknight treat. With 40 minutes of prep and a fragrant 35-minute bake, this homemade apricot tart is a showstopping dessert that tastes as impressive as it looks. Perfect for sharing with family and friends!

Nutriscore Rating: 55/100

Prep Time:40 mins

Cook Time:35 mins

Total Time:75 mins

Servings: 8

Ingredients

• 200 grams all-purpose flour
• 100 grams unsalted butter
• 50 grams powdered sugar
• 1 pinch salt
• 1 large egg
• 10 medium apricots
• 100 grams sugar
• 1 tablespoon cornstarch
• 1 tablespoon lemon juice
• 0.5 teaspoon almond extract
• 2 tablespoons apricot jam
• 2 tablespoons sliced almonds

Directions

Step 1

Preheat the oven to 180°C (350°F).

Step 2

In a large bowl, mix the flour, powdered sugar, and salt.

Step 3

Cut the cold butter into small cubes and add to the flour mixture.

Step 4

Using your fingertips or a pastry cutter, blend the butter into the flour until the mixture resembles coarse crumbs.

Step 5

Beat the egg and add it to the mixture, stirring until the dough starts to come together.

Step 6

Knead the dough lightly, form a ball, wrap it in plastic, and refrigerate for at least 30 minutes.

Step 7

While the dough is chilling, halve and pit the apricots, then cut them into quarters.

Step 8

In a medium bowl, toss the apricots with sugar, cornstarch, lemon juice, and almond extract. Set aside.

Step 9

Once chilled, roll out the dough on a lightly floured surface to fit a 9-inch tart pan.

Step 10

Carefully transfer the dough to the tart pan, pressing it into the edges and trimming any excess.

Step 11

Spread a thin layer of apricot jam over the base of the pastry.

Step 12

Arrange the apricot quarters attractively on top of the jam layer.

Step 13

Bake the tart in the preheated oven for about 30-35 minutes, or until the crust is golden and the apricots are tender.

Step 14

Remove the tart from the oven, sprinkle sliced almonds over the top, and let it cool before serving.

Nutrition Facts

Serving size	938.5 grams (938.5g)

Amount per serving	% Daily Value*
Calories	2557

Total Fat 105.80g	136%
Saturated Fat 53.00g	265%
Polyunsaturated Fat 2.00g
Cholesterol 441mg	147%
Sodium 269mg	12%
Total Carbohydrate 379.40g	138%
Dietary Fiber 14.80g	53%
Total Sugars 208.50g
Protein 36.40g	73%

Vitamin D 54IU	269%
Calcium 178mg	14%
Iron 13mg	72%
Potassium 1355mg	29%

*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.

Source of Calories

Fat: 36.4%

Protein: 5.6%

Carbs: 58.0%