Apricot Almond Tart

Apricots on their own are wonderfully tangy and aromatic, but stick them in a pastry shell with some sweet preserves and crunchy almonds and you’ve taken them to an entirely new level. This apricot almond tart is jammy, crumbly, and the perfect balance between puckery and sweet, with the almonds adding a satisfying crunch. Best of all, it’s so easy to make.

APRICOT ALMOND TART [VEGAN]

INGREDIENTS

• 1 9-inch pie crust
• 1/4 cup apricot preserves
• 3/4 cup slivered almonds
• 7-9 apricots
• 1/3 cup sugar
• 1 tablespoon vegan butter, cut into small pieces

PREPARATION

1. Preheat the oven to 450°F.
2. Roll out the pie crust to about 10 1/2-11 inches and carefully fit it into the tart pan, pressing the bottom and sides firmly. Use a fork to prick the bottom of the pastry so that it doesn’t bubble up during the par baking. Place in the hot oven and bake for 10-11 minutes, or until lightly browned. If your oven has hot spots be sure to rotate the pan so it doesn’t get too dark on one side.
3. After removing the pastry, reduce the oven temperature to 375°F.
4. Place the almonds in a mini prep food processor and pulse several times until the almonds are finely chopped, but not ground to powder. Set aside.
5. Assemble an ice bath by filling a large bowl with equal part ice and water, set aside. Bring a saucepan of water to a boil and add 2-3 apricots, simmer for 20 seconds and transfer immediately to the ice bath to cool. Continue with the rest of the apricots. Peel the apricots with a sharp paring knife, slice in half, and remove the pits. Set aside.
6. Spread the apricot jam evenly in the bottom of the tart shell. Sprinkle with the almonds and arrange the apricot halves, cut side down over the almonds. Sprinkle evenly with the sugar and dot with bits of butter.
7. Bake until apricots are tender about 50 minutes to an hour. Cool on a rack.

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