Description
Savor the delightful combination of sweet apricots and nutty almonds in this Apricot Almond Tart. Nestled in a buttery, flaky crust, this dessert is not only visually stunning but also a delicious treat for any occasion. The tart’s warm aroma will fill your kitchen, inviting family and friends to gather around. Perfect for dessert or afternoon tea, this recipe is sure to impress!
Ingredients
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- 1 cup all-purpose flour
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter, cold and cubed
- 1/4 cup granulated sugar
- 1 large egg
- 3 ripe apricots, halved and pitted
- 1/2 cup sliced almonds
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- Zest of 1 lemon
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C).
- In a mixing bowl, combine flour and sugar. Cut in cold butter until the mixture resembles coarse crumbs.
- Incorporate one egg until the dough forms; add a teaspoon of cold water if too crumbly.
- Wrap the dough in plastic wrap and chill for about 30 minutes.
- Roll out the chilled dough on a floured surface to about 1/8 inch thick and fit it into a tart pan.
- Arrange apricot halves evenly over the crust and mix sliced almonds with sugar, vanilla extract, lemon zest, and one egg in another bowl; pour over apricots.
- Bake for 30–35 minutes or until golden brown.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 35 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice (70g)
- Calories: 230
- Sugar: 12g
- Sodium: 110mg
- Fat: 14g
- Saturated Fat: 7g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 22g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 40mg