Ingredients
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250g short crust pastry
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60g ground almonds
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60g caster sugar
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1 beaten egg
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A few drops of vanilla essence
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4 tbsp whipping cream
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30g butter
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450g apricot halvesstones removed
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85g smooth apricot jam
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40g toasted almond flakes
Directions
Looking for something a little more fruity in your dessert? Then this tart is the perfect combination of sweet and nutty that you’ll just love!
Ingredients
250g short crust pastry | |
60g ground almonds | |
60g caster sugar | |
1 beaten egg | |
A few drops of vanilla essence | |
4 tbsp whipping cream | |
30g butter | |
450g apricot halves | |
85g smooth apricot jam | |
40g toasted almond flakes |
Steps
1
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Roll out the pastry on a floured surface until it is about 3-5 mm thick. Use this to line the flan tin. Prick the base with a fork and chill for 20-30 mins. |
2
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Combine the ground almonds, sugar, egg, vanilla extract, cream and butter to make a smooth almond paste. |
3
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Preheat the oven on CONVECTION 180°C with the wire shelf in lower position. |
4
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Spread the almond paste over the pastry base and then arrange the apricot halves on top. |
5
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Bake for 30-40 min or until apricots are soft and the almond paste is golden and firm to touch. Allow to cool for 15 mins. |
6
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For the glaze, put the apricot jam in a Pyrex jug and cook on MEDIUM MICROWAVE for 30 seconds. Brush the glaze over the tart and sprinkle with toasted almonds. |