Description
This Apricot Tart with Puff Pastry is a simple yet elegant dessert featuring flaky, buttery pastry topped with sweet and tangy apricots. Perfect for summer gatherings, this easy recipe comes together quickly and delivers beautiful flavor with every bite. Serve it warm with vanilla ice cream or Greek yogurt for a comforting homemade treat.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 sheet puff pastry, thawed
- 500 g fresh apricots, halved and pitted
- 3 tablespoons granulated sugar
- 1 tablespoon brown sugar
- 1 tablespoon cornstarch
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1 teaspoon lemon zest
- 1 tablespoon lemon juice
- 1 egg, beaten (for egg wash)
- 2 tablespoons apricot jam (for glaze)
- Powdered sugar, for dusting (optional)
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 200°C (390°F) and line a baking tray with parchment paper.
- Place the puff pastry on the tray and score a 2 cm border around the edges without cutting through. Prick the center with a fork.
- In a bowl, combine the apricots with granulated sugar, brown sugar, cornstarch, vanilla extract, lemon zest, and lemon juice. Mix gently.
- Arrange the apricots cut-side up inside the pastry border, slightly overlapping for a decorative look.
- Brush the pastry edges with the beaten egg.
- Bake for 20–25 minutes, until the pastry is golden and puffed and the apricots are tender.
- Warm the apricot jam and brush it over the fruit to create a glossy finish.
- Allow the tart to cool slightly, dust with powdered sugar if desired, slice, and serve.
Notes
For best results, use ripe but firm apricots. You can substitute peaches or plums when apricots are out of season. Sprinkle a tablespoon of almond meal under the fruit to prevent sogginess and add a subtle nutty flavor. Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3 days and reheat in the oven to maintain crispness.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Mediterranean
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 260
- Sugar: 14g
- Sodium: 180mg
- Fat: 13g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 32g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 35mg