Fresh Apricot Tart
This is one of those simple desserts that taste delicious and looks like you put a lot of effort into it despite the fact it takes only minutes to assemble. By having frozen puff pastry, jam, and fresh seasonal fruit on hand this dessert is great for last minute guests for dinner.
I like this dessert just on it’s own, but a dollop of whipped cream or a little scoop of vanilla ice cream would be heavenly with a slice of warm tart as well. I like to use either apricots or plums with this recipe but you certainly could experiment with other fruits as well.
Buon Appetito!
Deborah Mele

Fresh Apricot Tart
Yield:
Serves 6 - 8
Prep Time:
15 minutes
Cook Time:
25 minutes
Using puff pastry for this easy tart simplifies assembly considerably.
Ingredients
- 1 Sheet Puff Pastry
- 6 Ripe Apricots
- 4 Tablespoons Apricot Preserves
- 3 Tablespoons Granulated Sugar
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 375 degrees F.
- Wash and dry the apricots, then cut in half through the stem and remove the pits.
- Lightly roll out the dough large enough that you can cut a 10 inch circle. (I find cutting around a dinner plate works well for me.)
- Lightly grease a baking sheet and place the cut pastry on it.
- Heat the jam in the microwave for 20 seconds to liquify it and spread three tablespoons of the jam over the pastry circle, leaving a border of 1 inch.
- Place the apricots cut side down on the pastry, and brush them with the remaining jam.
- Sprinkle the sugar on the apricots and then bake for about 20 to 25 minutes.
- The pastry should be puffed and light brown and the apricots lightly caramelized.
- If desired for more caramelization you can place the tart under the broiler for a minute or two. Serve warm.
Thank you for this recipe. Â I made it yesterday and it came out perfect! Â I had some almond in the cupboard and sprinkled them on top before placing it in the oven. Â It didn’t really need them because it was delicious just as it was in the recipe.
Glad you enjoyed the recipe Anne!
Just wondering if I can use canned apricots instead of the fresh ones.
You could, just drain them very well and pat dry.