Description
This Apricot and Honey Tart is a delightful homemade dessert featuring a buttery, flaky crust filled with tender fresh apricots and naturally sweet Greek honey. Brightened with a hint of lemon and finished with a glossy apricot glaze, this elegant tart is perfect for summer gatherings, afternoon tea, or a comforting family treat. Simple to prepare yet beautifully impressive, it brings the warm flavors of the Mediterranean straight to your table.
Ingredients
- 1 ½ cups (190g) all-purpose flour
- ½ cup (115g) unsalted butter, cold and cubed
- ¼ cup (50g) granulated sugar
- 1 egg yolk
- 2–3 tablespoons cold water
- Pinch of salt
- 6–8 ripe apricots, halved and pitted
- ⅓ cup (110g) Greek honey
- ¼ cup (50g) granulated sugar
- 2 tablespoons cornstarch
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- Zest of 1 lemon
- 1 tablespoon lemon juice
- 2 tablespoons apricot jam
- 1 tablespoon water
Instructions
- In a bowl, combine flour, sugar, and salt. Rub in the cold butter with your fingertips until the mixture resembles coarse crumbs.
- Add the egg yolk and cold water, mixing gently until a soft dough forms. Shape into a disk, wrap, and refrigerate for 30 minutes.
- Preheat the oven to 180°C (350°F) and lightly grease a 9-inch tart pan.
- Roll out the chilled dough on a floured surface and transfer it to the tart pan. Press gently into the edges, trim excess dough, and prick the base with a fork.
- In a mixing bowl, toss the apricot halves with sugar, cornstarch, vanilla extract, lemon zest, lemon juice, and honey until evenly coated.
- Arrange the apricots cut-side up in the tart shell, creating a decorative pattern. Pour any remaining juices over the fruit.
- Bake for 35–40 minutes, or until the crust is golden and the filling is bubbling.
- In a small saucepan, warm the apricot jam with water until smooth. Brush the glaze over the warm tart for a glossy finish.
- Allow the tart to cool slightly before slicing and serving.
Notes
For best results, use ripe but firm apricots to maintain their shape during baking. Greek thyme honey adds a beautiful floral flavor, but any high-quality honey works well. You can substitute peaches or nectarines if apricots are not in season. The tart can be made a day ahead and stored in the refrigerator; simply reheat gently before serving. Add toasted almonds or pistachios on top for extra texture and elegance.
- Prep Time: 25 minutes
- Cook Time: 40 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Mediterranean
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 280
- Sugar: 20g
- Sodium: 40mg
- Fat: 12g
- Saturated Fat: 7g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 38g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 45mg