Apricot & Almond Tart
Looking for something a little more fruity in your dessert? This tart is the perfect combination of sweet and nutty that you’ll just love!
Ingredients
- 250 gshort crust pastry
- 60 gground almonds
- 60 gcaster sugar
- 1beaten egg
- A few drops of vanilla essence
- 4 tbspwhipping cream
- 30 gbutter
- 450 gapricot halves (stones removed)
- 85 gsmooth apricot jam
- 40 gtoasted almond flakes
Steps
STEP 1
Roll out the pastry on a floured surface until it is about 3-5 mm thick. Use this to line the flan tin. Prick the base with a fork and chill for 20-30 mins.
STEP 2
Combine the ground almonds, sugar, egg, vanilla extract, cream and butter to make a smooth almond paste.
STEP 3
Preheat the oven on CONVECTION 180°C with the wire shelf in lower position.
STEP 4
Spread the almond paste over the pastry base and then arrange the apricot halves on top.
STEP 5
Bake for 30-40 min or until apricots are soft and the almond paste is golden and firm to touch. Allow to cool for 15 mins.
STEP 6
For the glaze, put the apricot jam in a microwave-safe jug and cook on MEDIUM MICROWAVE for 30 seconds. Brush the glaze over the tart and sprinkle with toasted almonds.
Enjoy
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