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

 

Apricot Tart With Pistachios

4/5 - 284 votes

• apricot jam
• phyllo sheet
• pistachio
• sugar
• butter
• apricot

 

Almond-Apricot Tart

4/5 - 161 votes

• mascarpone cheese
• almond extract
• egg yolk
• all purpose flour
• salt
• sugar
• egg
• whisky
• almond
• apricot
• confectioners sugar
• butter

 

Apricot Tart With Pistachio Frangipane

4/5 - 58 votes

• 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

 

Almond Apricot Tart

4.7/5 - 14 votes

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

 

Upside-Down Apricot Tart

4.5/5 - 7 votes

• whipped cream
• apple cider vinegar
• apricot
• puff pastry
• salt
• honey
• pistachio
• sugar
• butter

 

Honey Strawberry Apricot Tart

5/5 - 3 votes

• strawberry
• vanilla extract
• egg
• puff pasty
• almond
• heavy cream
• apricot
• honey
• mascarpone cheese
• butter
• powdered sugar

 

Chocolate Apricot Tart

No Rating - 0 votes

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

 

Apricot Tart

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

 

Apricot Tarts with Pistachios

No Rating - 0 votes

• pistachio
• fleur de sel
• salt
• almond extract
• baking powder
• sugar
• all purpose flour
• vanilla extract
• apricot
• butter

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