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Apricot Almond Tart Sunshine

A buttery tart filled with rich almond cream and topped with sweet baked apricots arranged in a beautiful sunburst pattern.
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Prep Time 30 minutes
Cook Time 40 minutes
Total Time 1 hour 10 minutes
Servings: 8 slices
Course: Pies & Tarts
Cuisine: French
Calories: 340
Ingredients Equipment Method Notes

Ingredients
  

Tart Crust
  • 1.25 cups all-purpose flour
  • 0.5 cup unsalted butter cold and cubed
  • 2 tbsp granulated sugar
  • 0.25 tsp salt
Almond Filling
  • 1 cup almond flour
  • 0.33 cup granulated sugar
  • 6 tbsp unsalted butter softened
  • 1 egg large
  • 1 tsp vanilla extract
Topping
  • 10 fresh apricots sliced
  • 2 tbsp apricot jam
  • 0.25 cup sliced almonds

Equipment

  • tart pan
  • mixing bowl
  • Rolling Pin

Method
 

  1. Prepare and chill the tart dough.
  2. Roll dough into tart pan and chill again.
  3. Mix almond filling ingredients until smooth.
  4. Spread filling into crust and arrange apricots decoratively.
  5. Bake until golden and set.
  6. Brush with apricot glaze and cool before serving.

Notes

For best flavor, use ripe but firm apricots and allow the tart to cool completely before slicing.