Description
Indulge in the delightful combination of juicy apricots and nutty almond filling in this scrumptious Apricot Almond Tart. A perfect dessert to impress your guests!
Ingredients
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Puff Pastry:
- 1 sheet puff pastry, thawed
Almond Filling:
- 1/2 cup almond flour
- 1/4 cup granulated sugar
- 1/4 cup unsalted butter, softened
- 1 large egg
- 1/2 teaspoon almond extract
Topping:
- 6–8 fresh apricots, halved and pitted
- 2 tablespoons apricot jam
- 1 tablespoon sliced almonds
- 1 tablespoon powdered sugar for dusting
Instructions
- Preheat the Oven: Preheat the oven to 375°F (190°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
- Prepare Pastry: Roll out the puff pastry and place it on the baking sheet.
- Make Almond Filling: Mix almond flour, sugar, butter, egg, and almond extract. Spread over pastry.
- Add Apricots: Arrange apricot halves on top, fold edges, and bake for 30–35 minutes.
- Glaze and Serve: Warm apricot jam, brush over tart, sprinkle with almonds, dust with powdered sugar, and serve.
Notes
- For a richer flavor, add a tablespoon of honey to the almond filling.
- If fresh apricots are not available, drained canned apricots can be used.
- Best served warm with vanilla ice cream or whipped cream.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 265
- Sugar: 14 g
- Sodium: 95 mg
- Fat: 16 g
- Saturated Fat: 6 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 9 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 26 g
- Fiber: 3 g
- Protein: 5 g
- Cholesterol: 35 mg
