Description
This Vegan Apricot Tart is a delightful summer dessert featuring a flaky plant-based crust filled with sweet, juicy apricots and a hint of citrus. Perfect for gatherings or a cozy family treat, this dairy-free and egg-free tart is simple to prepare and beautifully elegant. Serve it warm or chilled with vegan ice cream or coconut yogurt for a refreshing and irresistible finish.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 ½ cups (190 g) all-purpose flour
- ¼ cup (50 g) organic cane sugar
- ½ teaspoon salt
- ½ cup (115 g) cold vegan butter, cubed
- 2–3 tablespoons ice water
- ½ teaspoon vanilla extract
- 500 g fresh apricots, halved and pitted
- ⅓ cup (70 g) organic cane sugar
- 1 tablespoon cornstarch
- 1 tablespoon lemon juice
- 1 teaspoon lemon zest
- ½ teaspoon vanilla extract
- ¼ teaspoon ground cinnamon (optional)
- 2 tablespoons apricot jam
- 1 tablespoon water
Instructions
- In a large bowl, combine the flour, sugar, and salt. Add the cold vegan butter and rub it into the flour until the mixture resembles coarse crumbs.
- Stir in the vanilla extract and gradually add ice water, one tablespoon at a time, until a dough forms. Shape into a disc, wrap, and refrigerate for 30 minutes.
- Preheat the oven to 180°C (350°F).
- In a separate bowl, toss the apricots with sugar, cornstarch, lemon juice, lemon zest, vanilla extract, and cinnamon.
- Roll out the chilled dough on a lightly floured surface and fit it into a 9-inch tart pan. Trim the edges and prick the base with a fork.
- Arrange the apricot halves over the crust in a decorative pattern.
- Bake for 35–40 minutes, until the crust is golden and the apricots are tender.
- Warm the apricot jam with water and brush over the tart for a glossy finish.
- Allow the tart to cool slightly before slicing and serving.
Notes
Use ripe but firm apricots for the best texture. If apricots are unavailable, substitute with peaches or plums. The tart can be made a day in advance and stored in the refrigerator. For added crunch, sprinkle toasted almond flakes on top before serving. Serve with vegan vanilla ice cream or coconut yogurt for an extra indulgent treat.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 40 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Mediterranean
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 260
- Sugar: 16g
- Sodium: 90mg
- Fat: 12g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 35g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 0mg