Description
Indulge in the delightful combination of sweet apricots, nutty almond filling, and flaky puff pastry with this Apricot Almond Tart recipe. Perfect for any occasion, this French-inspired dessert is a true crowd-pleaser.
Ingredients
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;
Apricot Topping:
8–10 fresh apricots, halved and pitted (or canned apricot halves, drained), 2 tablespoons apricot jam, 1 tablespoon water; sliced almonds for garnish; powdered sugar for dusting (optional)
Instructions
- Preheat Oven: Preheat oven to 375°F (190°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
- Prepare Pastry: Roll puff pastry into desired shape. Cream almond flour, sugar, butter, egg, and almond extract. Spread mixture on pastry.
- Add Apricots: Place apricot halves on top. Fold pastry edges over the fruit.
- Bake: Bake for 25–30 minutes until golden and apricots are tender.
- Glaze: Warm apricot jam with water, brush over apricots. Garnish with almonds and powdered sugar.
- Serve: Serve warm or at room temperature.
Notes
- Toast almond flour for a richer flavor.
- Substitute apricots with peaches, nectarines, or plums if desired.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: French-Inspired
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 250
- Sugar: 15 g
- Sodium: 80 mg
- Fat: 15 g
- Saturated Fat: 6 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 9 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 26 g
- Fiber: 2 g
- Protein: 4 g
- Cholesterol: 35 mg
