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Tarte Abricot

A delightful French apricot tart with a buttery crust and sweet apricot filling, perfect for summer desserts.
Prep Time 30 minutes
Cook Time 40 minutes
Total Time 1 hour 10 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Dessert
Cuisine: French
Calories: 250

Ingredients
  

Crust
  • 1 cup all-purpose flour
  • 1/4 cup granulated sugar
  • 1/2 cup unsalted butter cold and cubed
  • 1 large egg yolk
  • 2-3 tablespoons cold water
Filling
  • 4 cups fresh apricots pitted and halved
  • 1/4 cup granulated sugar adjust based on sweetness of apricots
  • 1 tablespoon lemon juice
  • 1 tablespoon cornstarch
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract

Method
 

Prepare the crust
  1. In a mixing bowl, combine flour and sugar. Add cold butter and mix until crumbly.
  2. Add egg yolk and cold water, mixing until the dough forms. Wrap in plastic and refrigerate for 30 minutes.
Prepare the filling
  1. In a bowl, combine apricots, sugar, lemon juice, cornstarch, and vanilla extract. Toss gently to coat.
Assemble and bake
  1. Preheat the oven to 375°F (190°C). Roll out the chilled dough and fit it into the tart pan.
  2. Pour the apricot filling into the crust, spreading evenly.
  3. Bake for 35-40 minutes until the crust is golden and the filling is bubbly.
  4. Allow to cool before serving.

Nutrition

Serving: 1servingCalories: 250kcalCarbohydrates: 35gProtein: 3gFat: 12gSaturated Fat: 7gPolyunsaturated Fat: 0.5gMonounsaturated Fat: 4gCholesterol: 40mgSodium: 150mgPotassium: 200mgFiber: 2gSugar: 15gVitamin A: 500IUVitamin C: 5mgCalcium: 20mgIron: 1mg

Notes

Serve with whipped cream or vanilla ice cream for an extra treat.

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