Crisp apricot and pistachio tart


Crisp apricot and pistachio tart
This delightful tart has a caramelized puff-pastry base, topped with apricots and pistachios. The recipe is simple and delicious.
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Last modified on: July 12th 2023
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Times for this recipe
Preparation: 35 min.
Cooking: 40 min.
All in all: 1 hour 15 min.
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Stage 1 - ⌛ 5 min.
Crisp apricot and pistachio tart : Stage 1
Put 100 g pistachios in a small frying pan on medium heat to toast/dry roast for 4 or 5 minutes.

Stage 2 - ⌛ 3 min.
Crisp apricot and pistachio tart : Stage 2
Leave to cool then chop coarsely.

Set aside.

Stage 3 - ⌛ 10 min.
Crisp apricot and pistachio tart : Stage 3
Prepare 400 g apricots, cut into quarters (or more depending on size).

Set aside.

Stage 4 - ⌛ 5 min.
Crisp apricot and pistachio tart : Stage 4
Roll out 200 g puff or flaky pastry (pâte feuilletée) into a circle about 8 inches (20 cm) diameter.

Lay a sheet of cooking parchment on a baking sheet and sprinkle with brown sugar.

Lay the pastry circle on top. This will give the pastry a lovely caramelized underside.

Stage 5 - ⌛ 1 min.
Crisp apricot and pistachio tart : Stage 5
Preheat the oven to 410°F (210°C).

Spread 50 g ground almonds over the pastry circle.

Stage 6 - ⌛ 7 min.
Crisp apricot and pistachio tart : Stage 6
Arrange the apricot pieces on top.

Stage 7 - ⌛ 3 min.
Crisp apricot and pistachio tart : Stage 7
Melt 30 g butter and brush over the apricots, then sprinkle with more sugar.

Stage 8 - ⌛ 1 min.
Crisp apricot and pistachio tart : Stage 8
Scatter the pistachios over.

Stage 9 - ⌛ 20 min.
Crisp apricot and pistachio tart : Stage 9
Bake for 20 minutes.

Stage 10 - ⌛ 2 min.
Crisp apricot and pistachio tart : Stage 10
After 20 minutes, take the tart out of the oven and slide it with the paper onto a wire rack to help the underneath to crisp up.

Stage 11 - ⌛ 15 min.
Crisp apricot and pistachio tart : Stage 11
Bake for a further 10 -15 minutes.

Stage 12 - ⌛ 2 min.
Crisp apricot and pistachio tart : Stage 12
When the tart has cooled, glaze the top of the tart if possible.

Stage 13
Crisp apricot and pistachio tart : Stage 13
Enjoy at its best the same day.
Remarks
Finishing the baking on a wire rack in stage 10 is not essential, but will give you the really crisp base that is often tricky to achieve with puff pastry.
Keeping: Should be eaten the same day.
Source: Home made, based on a recipe by Christophe Michalak.
Nutritional information
Proteins (gr)Carbohydrates (gr)Fats (gr)Energy value (in k-calories)Energy value (in k-joules)
Whole recipe130 RDI=50 %840 RDI=80 %790 RDI=120 %2,340 RDI=120 %9,810 RDI: 120 %
Per 100 g20 RDI=6 %100 RDI=10 %100 RDI=20 %290 RDI=10 %1,210 RDI: 10 %
The % figures are calculated in relation to the Recommended Dietary Intake , or RDI of 2,000 k-calories (or 8,400 k-joules) per day for a woman
Possible allergens in this recipe: Nuts, Gluten, milk, Sulfites
How much will it cost?
  • For 1 tart : 5.35 €

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