APRICOT-ALMOND TARTLETS

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These delicate, buttery tarts melt in your mouth. With their jeweled apricot tops, they make a pretty presentation on a holiday cookie tray. -Julie Dunsworth, Oviedo, Florida

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Desserts

Time 45m

Yield 2 dozen.

Number Of Ingredients 11

1 cup all-purpose flour
3 tablespoons confectioners' sugar
1/3 cup cold butter
1 large egg yolk
1 to 2 tablespoons water
FILLING:
1/2 cup almond paste
1/4 cup butter, softened
1 large egg white
1/4 teaspoon almond extract
1/2 cup apricot preserves

Steps:

  • In a large bowl, combine flour and confectioners' sugar; cut in butter until mixture resembles coarse crumbs. Add egg yolk and water; stir until dough forms a ball. Roll into twenty-four 1-in. balls. Press onto the bottoms and up the sides of greased miniature muffin cups., In a small bowl, beat almond paste and butter until blended; beat in egg white and almond extract. Spoon into tart shells, about 2 teaspoons in each., Bake at 350° until golden brown, 20-25 minutes. Cool for 5 minutes before removing from pans to wire racks. Top with apricot preserves.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 103 calories, Fat 6g fat (3g saturated fat), Cholesterol 20mg cholesterol, Sodium 37mg sodium, Carbohydrate 12g carbohydrate (5g sugars, Fiber 0 fiber), Protein 1g protein.

Jamie Keith
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I would not recommend this recipe. The tartlets were not very good.


Ihunanya Agbayi
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I followed the recipe exactly, but my tartlets were still too dry.


md hasibur
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I'm not sure what I did wrong, but my tartlets didn't turn out as good as I expected.


Ibraheem Mustafa
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These tartlets were a bit too sweet for my taste, but they were still very good.


Munawar Khan
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I made these tartlets for a potluck and they were a huge success. Everyone loved them!


Artist Athlete
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I followed the recipe exactly and the tartlets turned out perfectly. They were a hit at my party!


Stephanie Boeve
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These tartlets were so easy to make and they tasted amazing! I will definitely be making them again.


Abdul Ahad Asayesh
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I'm not a fan of apricots, but I still enjoyed these tartlets. The almond filling was delicious and the crust was flaky.


Connor McLean
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I loved the unique flavor of these tartlets. The apricots and almonds were a perfect combination.


Caleb Intro?
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These tartlets were a bit time-consuming to make, but they were definitely worth it. They're perfect for a special occasion.


Oghenetega Bobori
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I had a hard time finding fresh apricots, so I used canned apricots instead. The tartlets still turned out great!


Ak Ashik
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These tartlets were a bit too sweet for my taste, but they were still very good. I think I would use less sugar next time.


Kezia Wraggs
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I was a bit skeptical about this recipe, but I'm so glad I tried it! The tartlets were absolutely delicious. The apricots were perfectly ripe and the almond filling was rich and flavorful. I will definitely be making these again.


Nassanga Maya
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These tartlets were a hit at my party! Everyone loved the unique flavor combination. I will definitely be making them again.


Khatir Zaman
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I love the combination of apricots and almonds in this recipe. The tartlets were a bit more work to make than I expected, but they were definitely worth it. They're perfect for a special occasion or a weekend treat.


issac solorzano
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These tartlets were so easy to make and they tasted amazing! I used fresh apricots from my backyard and they were so flavorful. The almond filling was also delicious and the crust was perfectly golden brown.


Adnan Ahmed
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I'm not usually a fan of apricot desserts, but these tartlets changed my mind. The apricots were perfectly balanced by the almonds and the crust was flaky and delicious. I'll definitely be making these again!


osorjin odontsagaan
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These apricot almond tartlets were a delightful treat! The combination of sweet apricots, nutty almonds, and buttery crust was simply irresistible. I followed the recipe exactly and they turned out perfectly. My family and friends loved them!