Apricot Frangipane Tart
- 1 (9-ounce) sheet frozen all-butter puff pastry, thawed
- All-purpose flour
- 4 tablespoons (1/2 stick) unsalted butter, preferably cultured, softened
- 1/2 cup confectioners sugar, plus more for dusting
- 1/2 cup almond flour
- 1 large egg, at room temperature
- 12 small apricots (2 pounds), halved and pitted
- Preheat the oven to 350F.
- Roll the puff pastry on a lightly floured work surface into an 11-inch round.
- Fit it into an 8-inch round fluted tart pan with a removable bottom.
- Press the dough 1/2 inch above the rim of the pan, trimming excess.
- Freeze until firm.
- Use a fork to poke holes all over the bottom of the dough.
- Line with foil, fill with pie weights, and bake until dry to the touch, about 15 minutes.
- Remove the foil and weights and bake for 10 minutes longer or until golden.
- Let cool completely on a wire rack.
- Whisk together the butter and confectioners sugar until well combined.
- Add the almond flour and egg and whisk until blended and fluffy.
- Spread in an even layer in the cooled crust.
- Arrange the apricots in concentric circles, sitting upright with the cut sides at a slight angle.
- Bake until browned, about 50 minutes.
- Let cool completely.
- Remove the tart ring, dust with confectioners sugar, and serve.
butter, flour, unsalted butter, confectioners sugar, almond flour, egg
Taken from www.epicurious.com/recipes/food/views/apricot-frangipane-tart-390734 (may not work)