APRICOT CARAMEL TART

Apricot Caramel Tart image

Provided by Taste of Home

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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