Apricot Tart Recipe
Hold the sweetness of summer with our delightful Apricot Tart Recipe. This simple Apricot Tart Recipe is filled with the healthy natural richness of ripe apricots and the refreshing touch of lemon balm. Let’s start baking and relish the savor of the season.
Ingredients for Apricot Tart Recipe:
For the Tart Crust:
- Regular flour: 1 1/4 cups
- Granulated sugar: 1/4 cup
- Unsalted spread, cold and cubed: 1/2 cup
- Egg yolk: 1
- Ice water: 2 tablespoons
For the Apricot Filling:
- Apricots ripped, pitted, and sliced: 6-8 pieces
- Apricot preserves: 1/4 cup
- Lemon balm leaves, finely chopped: 1 tablespoon
- Granulated sugar: 1 tablespoon
Instructions:
Prepare the Tart Crust:
- In a food processor, mix flour and sugar.
- Add cool, cubed butter and pulse until the combination looks like coarse pieces.
- In a little bowl, beat the egg yolk with ice water.
- Gradually shower the egg blend into the food processor while beating, until the batter merely meets up.
- Turn the mixture out onto a floured surface and structure it into a plate. Wrap it by cling wrap and chill for almost 30 minutes.
Roll Out the Crust:
- Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C).
- Carry out the chilled mixture on a floured surface and slice it into little circles to accommodate your smaller than usual tart molds.
- Transferring the crust gently, press it into the bottom and sides of a 9-inch tart pan. Remove any extra dough.
Prepare the Apricot Filling:
- Take a saucepan, heat the apricot preserves at low flame till they turn out to be melted. It will be easier for us to spread it on the tart crust.
- Take a tinny layer of the warmed apricot preserves and spread over the bottom of the tart crust.
- Organize the apricot pieces in a decorative design on top of the preserves.
Bake the Tart:
- Place the tart in the preheated oven and bake for 30-35 mints, or up to the crust is golden brown and the apricots are soft.
Add Sugar and Lemon Balm:
- Though the tart is still warm, scatter the nicely cut lemon balm leaves equally above the apricots.
- Scatter the granulated sugar above the tart for a bit of sweetness.
Serve and Enjoy:
- Let the apricot tart to cool before serving. Cut and serve with a spoonful of beaten cream or a scoop of vanilla ice cream for a further pleasure.
Conclusion:
Our Apricot Tart Recipe with Lemon Balm credits the affluence of the season. A dessert made of luscious apricots, an intimation of lemon balm, and a buttery crust is both reviving and pleasing. For a taste of sunshine in every gulp, adore a slice on a sunny afternoon or share it with loved ones.
