Description
These Apricot Tarts are a delightful dessert featuring fresh apricots nestled on flaky puff pastry, brushed with a sweet glaze. Easy to make and perfect for any occasion.
Ingredients
Scale
Puff Pastry:
- 1 sheet frozen puff pastry, thawed
Apricots:
- 6 fresh apricots, halved and pitted
Sugar Topping:
- 3 tablespoons granulated sugar
Glaze:
- 2 tablespoons apricot jam
- 1 tablespoon water
Egg Wash:
- 1 large egg, beaten
Finishing:
- powdered sugar for dusting (optional)
Instructions
- Preheat and Prepare: Preheat oven to 400°F. Line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
- Cut and Arrange: Cut puff pastry into 6 rectangles, score borders, place on sheet. Add apricot halves, brush with egg, sprinkle sugar.
- Bake: Bake for 18–20 minutes until golden.
- Make Glaze: Warm apricot jam with water until smooth.
- Glaze Tarts: Brush baked tarts with glaze. Serve warm or at room temperature, dust with powdered sugar if desired.
Notes
- You can use canned apricots if fresh aren’t available.
- Try adding a pinch of cinnamon for extra flavor.
- Best enjoyed fresh or reheated in a low oven.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: French-inspired
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 tart
- Calories: 220
- Sugar: 15 g
- Sodium: 140 mg
- Fat: 12 g
- Saturated Fat: 5 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 26 g
- Fiber: 2 g
- Protein: 3 g
- Cholesterol: 25 mg
