Shortcrust Pastry Apricot Tart Recipe

Ingredients:

• 1 1/4 cups all-purpose flour
• 1/2 teaspoon salt
• 1/4 cup granulated sugar
• 1/2 cup cold unsalted butter (cut into small pieces)
• 1 egg yolk
• 1 tablespoon ice water
• 1/2 cup apricot preserves
• 6-8 fresh apricots (sliced)

Instructions:

1. In a large mixing bowl, whisk together flour, salt and sugar.
2. Add in the cold butter and mix with a pastry cutter or fork until the mixture resembles coarse crumbs.
3. In another bowl, whisk together the egg yolk and ice water. Then add it to the flour mixture and blend until the dough is formed.
4. Wrap the dough tightly in plastic wrap and refrigerate for 30 minutes.
5. Prepare a tart pan by buttering the bottom and sides.
6. Roll the dough on a lightly floured surface to the desired size and transfer it to the prepared tart pan. Press the dough into the edges of the pan and remove any excess overhang.
7. Spread the apricot preserves on the bottom of the tart crust.
8. Arrange the apricot slices on top of the apricot preserves in a circular pattern until the top is covered.
9. Bake the tart in a preheated oven at 375°F for 25-30 minutes or until the crust is golden brown and the apricots are tender.
10. Cool the tart slightly before serving.

Verdict:

This Shortcrust Pastry Apricot Tart is a perfect summer dessert that is both delicious and easy to make. The combination of flaky pastry, sweet apricots, and tart preserves makes it a crowd-pleasing dessert.

Serving Suggestions:

This tart can be served warm or at room temperature with a scoop of vanilla ice cream or a dollop of whipped cream. It can also be enjoyed on its own as a sweet snack or an after-dinner treat.