Apricot-Pistachio Tart
- 1 cup plus 1 tablespoon unsalted pistachios, shelled and toasted
- 1/2 cup granulated sugar
- 8 tablespoons (1 stick) cold unsalted butter, cut into 1/2-inch cubes
- 1 large egg
- 1 teaspoon pure vanilla extract
- Pinch of salt
- All-purpose flour, for dusting
- 1 box (17 1/4 ounces) puff pastry, thawed
- 1 1/4 pounds apricots (about 6), cut into 1/4-inch-thick wedges
- 1 large egg yolk
- 1 tablespoon heavy cream
- 2 tablespoons turbinado or other raw sugar
- 1/4 cup apricot jam
- Process 1 cup nuts and the granulated sugar in a food processor to combine.
- Add the butter; process until a paste forms.
- Add the egg, vanilla, and salt; process to combine.
- Set aside.
- On a lightly floured surface, press the edges of both pastry sheets together to form one large sheet.
- Roll out to a 9 x 17-inch rectangle; transfer to a baking sheet.
- Spread the reserved pistachio mixture over the dough, leaving a 3/4-inch border.
- Position the rectangle so a short end is nearest you.
- Arrange the apricots on top in 4 vertical rows, alternating the direction in which apricots face from row to row.
- Fold in the edges of the dough; use your index finger to make a scalloped border.
- Refrigerate until cold, about 30 minutes.
- Preheat the oven to 400F.
- Whisk together the yolk and cream; brush the egg wash over the edges of the tart shell.
- Chop the remaining tablespoon nuts; sprinkle the nuts and turbinado sugar over the apricots.
- Bake, rotating the sheet halfway through, until the crust is deep golden brown and the fruit is juicy, about 35 minutes.
- Let cool on a wire rack.
- Meanwhile, heat the jam with 1 1/2 tablespoons water in a small saucepan over low heat, stirring, until thinned, about 2 minutes.
- Pass through a fine sieve into a small bowl.
- Brush the glaze over the fruit.
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Taken from www.epicurious.com/recipes/food/views/apricot-pistachio-tart-392988 (may not work)