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Apricot Frangipane Tart

Apricot Frangipane Tart

5 from 1 vote
Apricot Frangipane Tart is one of the most delicious tarts ever. Buttery flaky crust, almond filling topped with ripe sliced apricots, by far one of the best summer tarts. Apricots might be my favorite fruits for tarts as their flavor is enhanced when cooked and they bring an amazing flavor to any dessert.
Servings 12 servings
Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 1 hour
Total Time 1 hour 20 minutes
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Ingredients
  

Pate Sucree

  • 1 ¼ cups (160g) all-purpose flour
  • 1/4 tsp (1g) salt
  • 2 tbsp (30g) sugar
  • 1/2 tsp (2g) almond extract
  • 1/2 cup (113g) unsalted butter , chilled
  • 1 egg yolk
  • 2 tbsp (30ml) ice water

For coating the crust

  • about 2 tbsp (30g) apricot jam

Frangipane

  • 1/2 cup (113g) butter , room temperature
  • 1/2 cup (100g) sugar
  • 1 tsp (5g) vanilla extract
  • 1 tsp (5g) almond extract
  • 2 eggs
  • 1 ¼ cup (125g) ground almonds
  • 2 tbsp (20g) flour

Topping

  • 3 or 4 (200g) apricots , sliced
  • apricot jam , warmed

Instructions
 

Prepare the sweet pastry.

  • In a medium bowl whisk flour with sugar and salt. Incorporate butter using a pastry blender, a fork or a pastry processor, until crumbs are formed. Add egg yolk, almond extract and water and stir until incorporated.
  • Wrap the dough in plastic wrap, shape into a rectangle and refrigerate for 1 hour.
  • On a lightly floured surface roll the dough to a 8×16 in (20x40cm) rectangle.
  • Line a 5×14 in (12X36cm) tart pan with the rolled dough and press the edges. Trim the excess dough. Prick the shell with a fork and refrigerate for 30 minutes.
  • Preheat oven to 350F (180C).
  • Line the shell with parchment paper and fill with pie weights or beans. Bake for 20 minutes.
  • Remove the parchment paper and weights and bake for 10 minutes more.
  • Let it cool slightly on a cooling rack.

Prepare the frangipane filling.

  • In a large bowl mix butter with sugar until creamy. Incorporate eggs one at a time. Add vanilla extract and almond extract. Gently incorporate ground almonds and flour.
  • Spread a thin layer of apricot jam over the base. Spread frangipane evenly and arrange the apricot slices on top pressing them slightly into the frangipane.
  • Bake at 350F (180C) for 25-30 minutes until  golden. Remove from the oven and brush with warm apricot jam.
  • Let it cool before serving. Enjoy!

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Nutrition

Serving: 1 serving out of 12Calories: 320kcalCarbohydrates: 28.1gProtein: 5.3gFat: 21.9gSaturated Fat: 10.5gCholesterol: 85mgSugar: 14g
Calories: 320kcal
Course: Dessert
Cuisine: Italian
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