TIETON APRICOT TART WITH BASIL CUSTARD

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This big dessert was made for a big picnic in Tieton, Washington from locally grown fresh apricots. Tart apricots and lightly-sweetened custard with a hint of basil layer onto a rustic whole wheat and almond crust. Store tart in refrigerator until ready to serve.

Provided by cheesemite

Categories     Desserts     Pies     Tarts     Fruit Tart Recipes

Time 5h20m

Yield 24

Number Of Ingredients 16

1 ¼ cups all-purpose flour
1 cup whole wheat flour
1 cup almond meal
1 tablespoon white sugar
1 teaspoon lemon zest
½ teaspoon salt
¾ cup butter
3 tablespoons buttermilk
10 egg yolks
⅔ cup white sugar
⅔ cup cornstarch
1 quart milk
3 sprigs basil
½ teaspoon vanilla extract
15 fresh apricots, pitted and sliced
1 cup apricot jam

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C).
  • Whisk all-purpose flour, whole wheat flour, almond meal, 1 tablespoon sugar, lemon zest, and salt together in a large bowl. Cut in butter with a pastry blender until mixture is in pea-sized crumbles. Stir in buttermilk until dough comes together.
  • Press dough evenly over the bottom and 1/2 inch up the sides of a 12x16-inch tart pan or sheet pan.
  • Bake in the preheated oven until lightly browned, about 20 minutes. Place pan on a wire rack to cool completely, about 1 hour.
  • Whisk egg yolks, 2/3 cup sugar, and cornstarch together in a heavy-bottomed pot. Whisk in milk. Add whole basil sprigs.
  • Cook milk mixture over medium heat, whisking constantly, until mixture begins to steam, about 8 minutes. Reduce heat to low. Remove basil sprigs with tongs and discard. Whisk vigorously until custard thickens, about 1 minute.
  • Set a wire mesh strainer over a large bowl. Pour custard into the strainer; use a rubber spatula to press it through the strainer into the bowl. Whisk vanilla extract into the custard. Press a piece of plastic wrap directly onto the surface. Refrigerate until cold, about 3 hours.
  • Pour cooled custard over crust; spread evenly to edges of crust with a rubber spatula. Arrange apricot slices on top.
  • Scoop apricot jam into a small microwave-safe bowl; microwave on high until melted, about 1 minute. Brush jam over apricot slices.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 241.5 calories, Carbohydrate 32.2 g, Cholesterol 103.9 mg, Fat 11 g, Fiber 1.8 g, Protein 5.3 g, SaturatedFat 5 g, Sodium 119.2 mg, Sugar 16.1 g

Abir Abirhasan
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This tart was a little too sweet for my taste. I would reduce the amount of sugar next time.


Irfan Bhutto
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I'm not a fan of custard, so I made this tart without it. It was still delicious.


Md Rabbbi
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I had some trouble finding fresh apricots, but I was able to use canned apricots instead. The tart still turned out great.


Raheem Shoaib
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This tart is a bit pricey to make, but it's worth it for a special occasion.


McKenzie Lindokuhle
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I made this tart for my family and they loved it! Even my picky kids ate it all up.


MD Macom
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This tart is perfect for a summer party. It's light and refreshing, and the flavors are amazing.


Yuda Kiku
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I love the combination of apricots and basil. They really complement each other well.


Toma Saha
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This tart is so delicious! The apricots are perfectly sweet and tart, and the custard is creamy and flavorful.


Belle Watkiss
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This tart is absolutely stunning! I made it for a party and it was the star of the show. Everyone was asking for the recipe.


Deborah Dale
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I'm not a baker, but I was able to make this tart without any problems. The instructions were clear and easy to follow. The tart turned out great and I'm really proud of it.


Jafar Jikamshi
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This tart was a little more work than I expected, but it was worth it. The end result was a beautiful and delicious tart that was perfect for a special occasion.


Aria Kelitson
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I'm not a huge fan of basil, but I decided to give this tart a try anyway. I'm so glad I did! The basil flavor is very subtle and it really complements the apricots and custard. This tart is definitely a keeper.


Onalerona Selebano
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This tart is a great way to use up fresh apricots. I had a bunch of them from my tree and this was the perfect way to use them. The tart was delicious and everyone loved it.


Darius Camacho
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I've made this tart several times now and it's always a hit! The flavors are so well-balanced and the crust is always perfectly flaky. My friends and family rave about it every time I make it.


Selina Owusua
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This apricot tart was a delightful surprise! The combination of sweet apricots, creamy basil custard, and flaky crust was simply heavenly. I especially loved the hint of basil in the custard, which added a unique and refreshing flavor.