Apricot tart

An apricot tart is a pastry that consists of an apricot jam filling and a pastry crust. The jam is often made from fresh apricots, but it can also be made from apricot preserves. The tart can be made with a variety of crusts, including a traditional pie crust, a shortcrust pastry, or a puff pastry.

The history of apricot tart recipes is unclear. It is possible that the tart was invented in France, as apricots are native to that country. It is also possible that the tart was invented in England, as apricots were introduced to that country in the early 1600s. The first recorded recipe for an apricot tart appeared in an English cookbook in 1664.

The apricot tart became popular in the United States in the 19th century. The first known recipe for an American apricot tart appeared in an 1876 cookbook. Apricot tarts were often served at Victorian tea parties.

Advice

Making apricot tart is a delicious way to enjoy this versatile fruit. When making the tart, it is important to use ripe apricots that are sweet and juicy. If the apricots are too hard, they can be cooked in a small amount of water to soften them before adding them to the tart. Additionally, be sure to use fresh ingredients for the crust, such as butter, sugar, and flour. When the tart is finished baking, allow it to cool for a few minutes before adding a layer of apricot jam for sweetness. Finally, garnish the tart with fresh apricots and a sprinkle of icing sugar for a delicious finishing touch.

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Recipes

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Almond-Apricot Tart

  • mascarpone cheese
  • almond extract
  • egg yolk
  • all purpose flour
  • salt
  • sugar
  • egg
  • whisky
  • almond
  • apricot
  • confectioners sugar
  • butter
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Apricot Tart With Pistachio Frangipane

  • PASTRY SHELL
  • all butter pie dough
  • butter
  • POACHED APRICOTS
  • sauterne
  • lime
  • sugar
  • vanilla bean paste
  • apricot
  • CRÈME PÂTISSIÈRE
  • all purpose flour
  • cornstarch
  • milk
  • vanilla bean paste
  • butter
  • sugar
  • egg yolk
  • FRANGIPANE
  • cornstarch
  • egg
  • pistachio
  • vanilla bean paste
  • sugar
  • marzipan
  • salt
  • butter
  • FOR SERVING
  • sugar
  • orange blossom water
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Almond Apricot Tart

  • powdered sugar
  • egg
  • puff pastry
  • all purpose flour
  • sugar
  • almond
  • almond extract
  • vanilla extract
  • almond
  • butter
  • apricot
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Chocolate Apricot Tart

  • all purpose flour
  • apricot
  • half
  • vanilla paste
  • butter
  • almond
  • heavy cream
  • brandy
  • sugar
  • salt
  • butter
  • vodka
  • egg yolk
  • bittersweet chocolate
  • semisweet chocolate
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Apricot Tart

  • salt
  • sugar
  • vanilla bean
  • butter
  • butter
  • lemon juice
  • vanilla extract
  • egg
  • egg egg yolk
  • amaretti cooky
  • apricot
  • all purpose flour
  • pistachio

Ingredient Breakdown

 
butter
sugar
apricot
all purpose flour
salt
pistachio
egg
almond
vanilla extract
almond extract
egg yolk
vanilla bean paste
mascarpone cheese
cornstarch
powdered sugar
puff pastry
honey
heavy cream
apricot jam
phyllo sheet
whisky
confectioners sugar
all butter pie dough
sauterne
milk
lime
marzipan
orange blossom water
whipped cream
apple cider vinegar
strawberry
puff pasty
half
vanilla paste
brandy
vodka
bittersweet chocolate
semisweet chocolate
fleur de sel
baking powder
vanilla bean
lemon juice
egg egg yolk
amaretti cooky

Insights

Correlated with Higher Ratings

  • sugar
  • butter

Common Ingredients

  • apricot 67%
  • butter 67%

Rarey Ingredients

  • sugar 56%