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Simple Apricot Almond Tart
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serves 8 |
- 1 tsp. all purpose flour
- 1 x 9 inch biscuit or short pastry crust
- 1/4 cup apricot jam
- 3/4 cup slivered almonds, very finely chopped
- 8 apricots, peeled and halved
- 1/3 cup sugar
- 1 Tbs. unsalted butter, cut into small bits
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Preheat oven to 450°F.
Spread flour over crust and pierce all over with a fork.
Bake pie crust about 10 minutes, until golden (if not already baked).
Reduce oven to 375°F.
Spread jam over bottom of crust and sprinkle with almonds.
Place apricots, cut side down, over almonds, filling crust completely.
Sprinkle with sugar, dot with butter and bake about 1 hour, until apricots are tender and filling is syrupy.
Cool on a rack before serving
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