Almond, Apricot, and Cherry Tart

Almond, Apricot, and Cherry Tart
Almond, Apricot, and Cherry Tart might be just the dessert you are searching for. This recipe serves 8. This recipe covers 11% of your daily requirements of vitamins and minerals. One serving contains 313 calories, 7g of protein, and 11g of fat. From preparation to the plate, this recipe takes approximately 45 minutes. A mixture of all purpose flour, almond paste, sugar, and a handful of other ingredients are all it takes to make this recipe so scrumptious.

Instructions

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Blend first 3 ingredients in processor until almonds are finely ground. Using electric mixer, beat butter and powdered sugar in medium bowl until blended. Beat in egg.
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Add flour mixture; beat until blended. Gather dough into ball; flatten into square. Wrap in plastic; refrigerate 1 hour.
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Roll out dough on floured surface to 10-inch square.
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Transfer to 9-inch square tart pan with removable bottom; press crust over bottom and up sides of pan. Trim any excess dough. Pierce crust all over with fork; chill at least 2 hours. (Can be made 1 day ahead. Cover; keep chilled.)
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Preheat oven to 350°F. Using electric mixer, beat almond paste and 4 tablespoons sugar in medium bowl until fine meal forms, about 3 minutes.
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Add butter; beat until almost smooth.
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Add egg; beat until smooth. Beat in flour.
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Spread filling evenly in unbaked crust. Arrange apricot quarters on sides with rounded side up in rows atop filling.
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Place cherry halves between apricots.
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Sprinkle remaining 2 tablespoons sugar over fruit.
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Bake tart 30 minutes. Reduce oven temperature to 325°F.
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Bake until crust is golden and filling is puffed and golden, about 30 minutes longer. Cool tart in pan on rack at least 1 hour.
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Serve tart warm or at room temperature.
DifficultyHard
Ready In45 m.
Servings8
Health Score5
Dish TypesSide Dish
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