ALMOND-APRICOT TART WITH WHIPPED CREAM

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Rings of apricots top this tart for a flowerlike effect.

Provided by Martha Stewart

Categories     Food & Cooking     Dessert & Treats Recipes     Pie & Tarts Recipes

Time 2h25m

Yield Makes one 9-inch tart

Number Of Ingredients 16

3/4 cup all-purpose flour
1/4 cup blanched almonds, toasted
4 tablespoons unsalted butter, softened
1/3 cup confectioners' sugar
1 large egg yolk
Salt
6 tablespoons unsalted butter
5 large egg yolks
1/4 cup plus 2 tablespoons light corn syrup
3 tablespoons light-brown sugar
3 tablespoons amaretto (or other almond-flavored liqueur)
3 tablespoons heavy cream
1 1/2 teaspoons pure vanilla extract
2 pounds baby apricots, halved and pitted
Garnish: confectioners' sugar
2 cups heavy cream

Steps:

  • Make the crust: Pulse flour andalmonds in a food processor untilground. Beat butter and confectioners'sugar with a mixer onmedium speed until pale and fluffy,about 5 minutes. Add flour mixture,yolk, and a pinch of salt;mix until dough comes together.Press into bottom and up sides ofa 9-inch tart pan with a removablebottom; refrigerate for 1 hour.
  • Preheat oven to 325 degrees. Make thefilling: Heat butter in a saucepanover medium-high heat untilbrowned, 3 to 4 minutes. Let coolfor 10 minutes.
  • Meanwhile, beat yolks, corn syrup,and brown sugar with a mixeron medium speed until pale andfluffy, about 2 minutes. Mix inbrowned butter (with bits), amaretto,cream, and vanilla. (Mixtureshould be thick but pourable.)
  • Transfer tart shell onto a bakingsheet. Pour in filling to reachhalfway up side. Bake until crustis golden brown and crisp andcenter is set but slightly soft, 40to 45 minutes. Let cool.
  • Make the topping: Working in a circle and pressing into filling, top tart with apricots. Garnish with confectioners' sugar. Whisk cream with a mixer on medium speed until soft peaks form. Serve tart topped with whipped cream.

Wendy Batalo
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This tart is the perfect summer dessert. It's light and refreshing, and the apricots are perfectly ripe and juicy. I will definitely be making this again.


abiselom samuel
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I'm not a baker, but this tart was easy to make and turned out great! The crust was flaky and the filling was creamy and flavorful. I will definitely be making this again.


DeNel Kirvan
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This tart is the perfect dessert for a special occasion. It's beautiful, delicious, and easy to make. I highly recommend it!


Ngozi Idika
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I love the combination of apricots and almonds in this tart. The tart is also very easy to make. I would definitely make this tart again.


Nirob Nath
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This tart is a bit time-consuming to make, but it's totally worth it. The end result is a beautiful and delicious tart that is sure to impress your guests.


Mdemon Khan
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I made this tart for a brunch party and it was a huge hit. Everyone loved the combination of flavors and textures. The tart was also very easy to make.


Filippos Devaj
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This tart is the perfect summer dessert. It's light and refreshing, and the apricots are perfectly ripe and juicy. I will definitely be making this again.


Pz Milak
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I'm not a big fan of apricots, but I loved this tart. The almond filling and whipped cream really balance out the tartness of the apricots.


Mohummad Hassan
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This tart is so easy to make and it's always a crowd-pleaser. I've made it for parties, potlucks, and even just for my family. It's always a hit.


Brice Gill
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I love that this recipe uses fresh apricots. They give the tart such a vibrant flavor. The almond filling is also very good. I would definitely make this tart again.


Samuel Guevara
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This tart was a bit more work than I expected, but it was totally worth it. The end result was a beautiful and delicious tart that was the perfect centerpiece for my dinner party.


Mitchell Stiles
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I made this tart for my family and they all loved it. It's the perfect balance of sweet and tart, and the crust is so flaky and buttery. I will definitely be making this again.


Oishi 3
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This tart is the perfect summer dessert. It's light and refreshing, with a beautiful golden crust. The apricots are perfectly tart and the almond filling is creamy and delicious. I highly recommend it!


Manahil Shah
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I'm not a baker, but this recipe was so easy to follow that even I could make it. The results were amazing!


Isack Isack
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This recipe is a keeper! The tart was easy to make and turned out perfect. I used fresh apricots from my backyard and they were so flavorful. I will definitely be making this again.


Ngollo Hamza
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I made this for a dinner party and it was a hit! Everyone loved it. The tart was so beautiful and tasted even better than it looked.


shahzad rehan
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Followed the recipe to a T and it turned out great! The tart was light and flaky, with a delicious filling. The whipped cream was the perfect finishing touch.


Prasiddha Subedi
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This almond apricot tart was a delight to make and even more delightful to eat! The combination of flavors and textures was perfect, with the sweet and tangy apricots playing off the buttery crust and nutty almonds. I'll definitely be making this one