APRICOT CARAMEL TART

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Our recipe specialists fill a buttery shortbread crust with a sweet apricot and caramel filling for an appealing finish to any holiday meal. Be sure to chill the dough overnight for easier handling. -Taste of Home Test Kitchen

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Desserts

Time 1h5m

Yield 12 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 15

1-1/4 cups slivered almonds
2-1/4 cups all-purpose flour
1 cup plus 1 teaspoon sugar, divided
1/4 teaspoon ground cinnamon
1/4 teaspoon ground coriander
1/8 teaspoon salt
1 cup cold butter, cubed
4 large egg yolks
2 tablespoons lemon juice
1/2 teaspoon almond extract
1 jar (12 ounces) apricot preserves
1/2 cup caramel ice cream topping
1 large egg, lightly beaten
1/4 teaspoon water
3 tablespoons sliced almonds

Steps:

  • Place slivered almonds in a food processor; cover and process until chopped. Add the flour, 1 cup sugar, cinnamon, coriander and salt; cover and pulse to blend. Add butter; cover and pulse until mixture resembles coarse crumbs. Add the egg yolks, lemon juice and almond extract; cover and process until dough forms a ball. Divide dough into two portions so that one is slightly larger than the other; wrap each one in plastic wrap. Refrigerate overnight., Let dough stand at room temperature for 30 minutes. , Preheat oven to 400°. Press larger portion of dough onto the bottom and up the sides of a greased 9-in. fluted tart pan with a removable bottom. Combine preserves with ice cream topping; spread over crust., Roll out remaining pastry; make a lattice crust. Trim and seal edges. Beat egg and water; brush over lattice top. Sprinkle with remaining sugar and sliced almonds. Place on a baking sheet., Bake 10 minutes. Reduce heat to 325°; bake 25-30 minutes longer or until golden brown. Cool on a wire rack.

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Kelvin Moyo
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I love the combination of apricots and caramel in this tart. The apricots are perfectly caramelized and the filling is smooth and creamy. The crust is flaky and golden brown. I would definitely recommend this recipe to anyone who loves fruit tarts.


brianna kelly
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This tart was easy to make and turned out beautifully. The apricots were perfectly caramelized and the filling was smooth and creamy. The crust was flaky and golden brown. I will definitely be making this again.


Joshua Garcia
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I'm not a big fan of apricots, but I loved this tart! The caramel was rich and decadent, and the crust was flaky and golden brown. I would definitely recommend this recipe to anyone who loves caramel tarts.


theyluv_shuan jackson
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This tart was a bit too sweet for my taste, but it was still very good. The apricots were perfectly caramelized and the filling was smooth and creamy. The crust was flaky and golden brown. I would recommend this recipe to anyone who loves sweet desse


Noman Saeed
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I love the way the apricots and caramel complement each other in this tart. The apricots are perfectly caramelized and the filling is smooth and creamy. The crust is flaky and golden brown. I would definitely recommend this recipe to anyone who loves


Mc SeWoK
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This tart was a bit challenging to make, but it was worth the effort. The apricots were perfectly caramelized and the filling was smooth and creamy. The crust was flaky and golden brown. I would recommend this recipe to anyone who loves a challenge i


Tota Ahmad
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I made this tart for a potluck and it was a huge hit! Everyone loved the combination of flavors and textures. The apricots were perfectly caramelized and the filling was smooth and creamy. The crust was flaky and golden brown. I will definitely be ma


Aaron Hlatshwayo
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This tart was a bit too tart for my taste, but it was still very good. The apricots were perfectly caramelized and the filling was smooth and creamy. The crust was flaky and buttery. I would recommend this recipe to anyone who loves tart desserts.


Sardar Usman
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I'm not a big fan of apricots, but I loved this tart! The caramel was rich and decadent, and the crust was flaky and golden brown. I would definitely recommend this recipe to anyone who loves caramel tarts.


Cute Era
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This tart was easy to make and turned out beautifully. The apricots were perfectly caramelized and the filling was smooth and creamy. The crust was flaky and golden brown. I will definitely be making this again.


jhudai Angeles
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I love the combination of apricots and caramel in this tart. The apricots are perfectly caramelized and the filling is smooth and creamy. The crust is flaky and buttery. I would definitely recommend this recipe to anyone who loves fruit tarts.


Dua Fatimah
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I had a hard time finding fresh apricots, so I used canned apricots instead. The tart still turned out great! The caramel was rich and decadent, and the crust was flaky and golden brown. I would definitely recommend this recipe, even if you can't fin


Alex Lawson
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This tart was a bit too sweet for my taste, but it was still very good. The apricots were perfectly caramelized and the filling was smooth and creamy. The crust was flaky and buttery. I would recommend this recipe to anyone who loves sweet desserts.


Cat Collet
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I've made this tart several times now and it's always a winner. The apricots and caramel are a perfect match, and the crust is always flaky and delicious. I love that this recipe is relatively easy to make, too.


Cherry Adoga
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This apricot caramel tart is a must-try! The combination of flavors and textures is simply divine. The apricots are perfectly caramelized and the filling is smooth and creamy. The crust is flaky and golden brown. I highly recommend this recipe.


Arsalan Pathan
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I made this tart for my family and they all loved it! The apricots were perfectly caramelized and the filling was smooth and creamy. The crust was flaky and buttery. I would definitely recommend this recipe.


Naeem azam
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This tart was a hit at my dinner party! Everyone loved the combination of flavors and textures. The apricots were sweet and tangy, the caramel was rich and decadent, and the crust was perfectly flaky. I will definitely be making this again.


Pankaj Shrestha
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I loved this recipe! It was easy to follow and the tart turned out beautifully. The apricots were perfectly caramelized and the crust was flaky and golden brown. I will definitely be making this again.


STEPHEN AMEH
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This apricot caramel tart was a delightful treat! The combination of tart apricots and sweet caramel was perfectly balanced. The crust was flaky and buttery, and the filling was smooth and creamy. I would definitely recommend this recipe to anyone lo