APRICOT CARAMEL TART

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Our recipe specialists fill a buttery shortbread crust with a sweet apricot and caramel filling for an appealing finish to any holiday meal. Be sure to chill the dough overnight for easier handling. -Taste of Home Test Kitchen

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Desserts

Time 1h5m

Yield 12 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 15

1-1/4 cups slivered almonds
2-1/4 cups all-purpose flour
1 cup plus 1 teaspoon sugar, divided
1/4 teaspoon ground cinnamon
1/4 teaspoon ground coriander
1/8 teaspoon salt
1 cup cold butter, cubed
4 large egg yolks
2 tablespoons lemon juice
1/2 teaspoon almond extract
1 jar (12 ounces) apricot preserves
1/2 cup caramel ice cream topping
1 large egg, lightly beaten
1/4 teaspoon water
3 tablespoons sliced almonds

Steps:

  • Place slivered almonds in a food processor; cover and process until chopped. Add the flour, 1 cup sugar, cinnamon, coriander and salt; cover and pulse to blend. Add butter; cover and pulse until mixture resembles coarse crumbs. Add the egg yolks, lemon juice and almond extract; cover and process until dough forms a ball. Divide dough into two portions so that one is slightly larger than the other; wrap each one in plastic wrap. Refrigerate overnight., Let dough stand at room temperature for 30 minutes. , Preheat oven to 400°. Press larger portion of dough onto the bottom and up the sides of a greased 9-in. fluted tart pan with a removable bottom. Combine preserves with ice cream topping; spread over crust., Roll out remaining pastry; make a lattice crust. Trim and seal edges. Beat egg and water; brush over lattice top. Sprinkle with remaining sugar and sliced almonds. Place on a baking sheet., Bake 10 minutes. Reduce heat to 325°; bake 25-30 minutes longer or until golden brown. Cool on a wire rack.

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Lileth Matan
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This tart was easy to make and turned out delicious. The apricots were sweet and juicy, and the caramel was rich and decadent. I will definitely be making this again.


As As
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I made this tart for a special occasion and it was a huge success. The presentation was beautiful and the taste was even better. The apricots were perfectly ripe and the caramel was smooth and creamy. I highly recommend this recipe.


Bridget ann Budk
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This tart was a bit too sweet for my taste, but it was still very good. The apricots were perfectly ripe and the caramel was rich and decadent. I would recommend reducing the amount of sugar in the caramel if you don't like your desserts too sweet.


J F
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I love this tart! The apricots and caramel are a perfect combination, and the crust is flaky and buttery. I've made this tart several times and it's always a hit.


Chantelle May
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This tart was easy to make and turned out beautifully. The apricots were sweet and juicy, and the caramel was smooth and creamy. I will definitely be making this again.


Mh Mahdi2
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I made this tart for a party and it was a huge hit! Everyone loved it. The apricots were perfectly ripe and the caramel was rich and decadent. I highly recommend this recipe.


safi elhamudin
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This tart was a bit too sweet for my taste, but it was still very good. The apricots were perfectly ripe and the caramel was rich and decadent. I would recommend reducing the amount of sugar in the caramel if you don't like your desserts too sweet.


Doe Naing
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I love this tart! The combination of apricots and caramel is perfect, and the crust is flaky and buttery. I've made this tart several times and it's always a hit.


md shameemmondol
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This tart was easy to make and turned out delicious. The apricots were sweet and juicy, and the caramel was rich and decadent. I will definitely be making this again.


progress Ezekiel
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I made this tart for a special occasion and it was a huge success. The presentation was beautiful and the taste was even better. The apricots were perfectly ripe and the caramel was smooth and creamy. I highly recommend this recipe.


Wendi Lynn Tuff
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This tart was a bit too sweet for my taste, but it was still very good. The apricots were perfectly ripe and the caramel was rich and decadent. I would recommend reducing the amount of sugar in the caramel if you don't like your desserts too sweet.


Jonh Mateus
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I love this tart! The apricots and caramel are a perfect combination, and the crust is flaky and buttery. I've made this tart several times and it's always a hit.


Jordan Williams
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This tart was easy to make and turned out beautifully. The apricots were sweet and juicy, and the caramel was smooth and creamy. I will definitely be making this again.


Carolyn Norwood Stott
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I made this tart for a party and it was a huge hit! Everyone loved it. The apricots were perfectly ripe and the caramel was rich and decadent. I highly recommend this recipe.


Naun Soto
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This tart was absolutely delicious! The combination of apricots and caramel was perfect, and the crust was flaky and buttery. I will definitely be making this again.