A Delicious Tart Made with Fresh Apricots
David Scott Allen · Dessert · Pies & Tarts · Provencal Recipes · TasteRegarding dessert, tiny fruits are well-suited for tiny tarts, such as this recipe for a fresh apricot tart. I am trying to make smaller desserts: small-batch cookies, cakes, and (case in point) tarts. This approach yields fewer tempting leftovers. As it turns out, I have a very small and rather adorable pie plate that is just the right size for a half batch of my pâte brisée (pie crust). Continue reading here for the original article by Cocoa & Lavender.
Fresh Apricot Tart
If you are looking for a little treat to share with your family after a delicious dinner this apricot tart is perfect!
Equipment
Ingredients
- 2/3 cup flour see notes
- 2 1/2 tbsp sugar divided
- 4 tbsp chilled butter cut into 1/2-inch cubes
- 2 tbsp milk chilled, (whole, 2%, or 1%)
- 2 heaping tbsp apricot jam room temperature (see notes)
- 9-10 small apricots or 6 large apricots
- almond extract or vanilla extract
- egg white or additional milk for brushing
- vanilla ice cream for serving (optional)
Instructions
- In a medium bowl, whisk together the two flours and sugar. Add the chilled butter and toss to coat. Using your fingers, pinch the butter into the flour mixture until the mixture resembles cornflakes. Sprinkle this mixture with the milk and, using a fork, toss the mixture until it begins to come together. Finish bringing it together with your hands.
- On a well-floured board or countertop, roll out the dough to a 9-inch circle about 1/8-inch thick. Place the dough in a small 8" pie plate with a flat rim. Using a 1 1/4-inch cookie cutter, cut semi-circles around the rim, as shown in the photo above. Place the pie crust in the refrigerator while you heat the oven and prepare the apricots.
- Preheat oven to 375°F.
- Slice the apricots in half; remove and discard the pits. Place apricot halves in a small bowl and sprinkle with sugar. Sprinkle over a few drops of extract and mix. Let’s sit for 5 to 10 minutes to allow the flavours to blend.
- Remove the crust from the refrigerator and spoon the apricot jam onto the base. Spread it evenly to the edges of the bottom. Take the sugared apricot halves and place them, cut-side down, around the outer edge of the tart, then fill in the center with the remaining halves. If any sugar remains in the bowl, sprinkle it over top. If any apricot halves remain, eat them!
- Using a pastry brush, brush the visible edges of the crust with egg white or milk. Bake for 30 minutes or until the crust is golden brown. Don’t worry if the jam seems a little loose; it will firm up as it cools.
- Serve each slice with a scoop of vanilla ice cream if you like.
Notes
If you do not have a kitchen scale, measure a third of a cup of the white flour and place it in the bowl. Fill the 1/3 cup measure again but only halfway with white flour, then fill it to the top with whole wheat flour. (Much easier than using fractions!).Using part whole wheat flour adds flavour and texture without making the crust heavy or tough. If the apricot jam you have is very chunky, purée the large chunks before spreading the jam in the crust.If the apricot jam you have is very chunky, purée the large chunks before spreading the jam in the crust.Double this crust recipe for a 10-inch pie plate with a flat rim. The number of apricots will depend on their size. Baking time should remain the same.
Tried this recipe?Let us know how it was!
Additional Tarts to Try:
Apricot Saffron Rose Tarts
Apricot Saffron Rose Tarts is a delicious dessert created to share. The tart is made with fresh saffron that can be found at local farms in Provence.
Check out this recipe
Chocolate and Pear Tarts
These tarts are easy to make and a delicious finish to a fall menu. Make sure to leave enough time to prepare and rest the dough.
Check out this recipe
French-Style Apple Tarts
The smell of apple tarts baking in your kitchen is a temptation enough, but these individual pastries in the pretty flower pattern... Well, it takes a lot of willpower to resist. And, these individual tarts are delicious warm or cold, with a glass of our lovely rosé Pure!
Check out this recipe
Individual Apple Tarts
These little tarts (tartlettes) are easy to make and a perfect finish to any meal. The ice cream is optional, but most guests will likely be happy with that addition.
Check out this recipe
Lemon Meringue Tart
There's nothing better than a classic lemon meringue tart. With tart citrus and sugary, creamy meringue, these small bites of heaven are sure to impress (if you don't eat them all yourself!).
Check out this recipe
Pear Frangipane Tart
This pear tart is an excellent choice if you're looking for a delicately tart to add to a pastry table or serve with your afternoon tea. It's light, flaky, and the perfect accompaniment for a steaming hot pot of Earl Grey.
Check out this recipeRosé all day: wine tour with sommelier-guide and 3 winery visits in Provence
Splash of rosé here, splash of rosé there, splash of rosé everywhere. Let's explore three wonderful wine estates in the world-famous rosé area that is Provence!
Book this ExperienceLegal
All rights reserved. Perfectly Provence articles and other content may not be published, broadcast, rewritten (including translations into other languages) or redistributed without written permission. For usage information, please contact us.
Syndication InformationAffiliate Information
As an Amazon Associate, this website earns from qualifying purchases. Some recipes, posts and pages may have affiliate links. If you purchase via these links, we receive a small commission that does not impact your price. Thank you in advance for supporting our work to maintain Perfectly Provence.
Related Provence Articles
Why Lemon Tart is a Perfect Finish to any Meal
March 25, 2019
The funny thing about lemon flavoured desserts is that often non-sweet lovers like the tart-sweet combination. If you are making this Lemon Tart - Tarte aux Citron from scratch (which I recommend) it includes several steps.…
Banana Tarte Tatin a Variation on the Classic
April 9, 2021
The origin of the Apple Tarte Tatin aux Pommes is rooted in France’s Loire Valley in the small town of Lamotte-Beuvron. Born out of an unintended mistake in the kitchen, this tarte is the sweet result. At the time, the two Tatin sisters, Stéphanie and Caroline, owned and operated the Hôtel Tatin. They also served …
This Delicious Lemon Tart is a French Classic
November 10, 2022
Author, chef, and journalist Susan Herrmann Loomis shares her recipe (below) for a delicious lemon tart. One of the recipes in her cookbook Plat du Jour: French Dinners Made Easy, this French classic tarte au citron is the perfect balance of sweet and sour. The recipe is straightforward, and the sweet result will convince a …
How to Make French Fruit Tarts Seasonal Recipe Variations
September 16, 2021
One of my favourite desserts is seasonal fruit tarts (tartes aux fruits). These tarts also make nice afternoon treats. So, I make them all year with local, in-season produce. In California, you find puff pastry sheets at most grocery stores (Ralphs, Gelson’s) and at French supermarkets like Carrefour or Intermarché. Typically, I make the French-style …
No Comment