Description
This Classic French Apricot Tart features a buttery pâte sucrée crust filled with rich almond frangipane and topped with tender, caramelized apricots. Finished with a delicate apricot glaze, this elegant dessert balances sweetness and tang beautifully. Perfect for summer gatherings or special occasions, it brings the charm of a French patisserie straight to your table.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 1/4 cups (160g) all-purpose flour
- 1/2 cup (115g) unsalted butter, cold and cubed
- 1/3 cup powdered sugar
- 1 large egg yolk
- 1–2 tablespoons cold milk
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1/2 cup (100g) unsalted butter, softened
- 1/2 cup (100g) granulated sugar
- 2 large eggs
- 1 cup (100g) almond flour
- 1 tablespoon all-purpose flour
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1/2 teaspoon almond extract (optional)
- Zest of 1 lemon
- 10–12 fresh ripe apricots, halved and pitted
- 2 tablespoons granulated sugar
- 1 tablespoon lemon juice
- 2 tablespoons apricot jam
- 1 tablespoon water
Instructions
- Prepare the tart dough by mixing flour, powdered sugar, and salt. Rub in the cold butter until crumbly.
- Add the egg yolk, vanilla extract, and cold milk. Mix until a dough forms, shape into a disc, wrap, and chill for 30 minutes.
- Preheat the oven to 180°C (350°F). Roll out the dough, fit it into a 9-inch tart pan, prick the base, and blind bake for 15 minutes. Remove weights and bake 5 more minutes. Let cool.
- Make the frangipane by creaming softened butter and sugar until fluffy. Beat in eggs one at a time. Fold in almond flour, all-purpose flour, vanilla, almond extract, and lemon zest.
- Spread the almond cream evenly over the cooled tart shell.
- Arrange apricot halves cut-side up over the filling. Sprinkle with sugar and drizzle with lemon juice.
- Bake for 35–40 minutes until golden and set.
- Warm the apricot jam with water and brush over the tart for a glossy finish. Cool before slicing and serving.
Notes
Use ripe but firm apricots for the best texture. Peaches or plums can substitute if apricots are unavailable. The tart can be made a day ahead and stored in the refrigerator. Warm slightly before serving for the best flavor. Add sliced almonds on top for extra crunch if desired.
- Prep Time: 30 minutes
- Cook Time: 40 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: French
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 18g
- Sodium: 90mg
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 32g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 5g
- Cholesterol: 85mg