Apricot-Anise Tarts

Vegetarian
Health score
1%
Apricot-Anise Tarts
45 min.
20
151kcal

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Indulge in the delightful flavors of our Apricot-Anise Tarts, a perfect vegetarian dessert that will impress your family and friends. With a preparation time of just 45 minutes, these tarts are not only quick to make but also yield 20 servings, making them ideal for gatherings or special occasions.

The combination of sweet apricot preserves and aromatic aniseed creates a unique taste that dances on your palate. Each bite is a harmonious blend of fruity sweetness and warm, spicy notes, enhanced by the subtle hint of almond extract. The buttery Master Sweet Dough provides a flaky, golden crust that perfectly complements the luscious filling.

Whether you serve them warm or at room temperature, these tarts are sure to be a hit. They can be prepared ahead of time, allowing you to enjoy the company of your guests without the stress of last-minute baking. Plus, with a caloric breakdown that includes a balance of protein, fat, and carbohydrates, you can indulge without guilt.

Finish off your tarts with a dusting of powdered sugar and a dollop of almond whipped cream for an extra touch of elegance. Treat yourself and your loved ones to this exquisite dessert that captures the essence of comfort and celebration in every bite!

Ingredients

  • 1.3 teaspoons almond extract divided
  • 1.5 teaspoons aniseed whole
  • 0.5 cup apricot preserves 
  • ounces california apricots dried
  • large eggs 
  • 20 servings master dough sweet
  • cup heavy cream chilled
  • 0.8 cup sugar divided

Equipment

  • bowl
  • baking sheet
  • sauce pan
  • baking paper
  • oven
  • wire rack
  • hand mixer
  • aluminum foil

Directions

  1. Combine apricots and 2 cupswater in a large heavy saucepan.Bring to a boil, reduce heatto medium, and simmer, stirringand mashing apricotsoccasionally, until fruit is verysoft and broken down and mostof liquid is evaporated, about 15minutes.
  2. Add 1/2 cup sugar; stiruntil dissolved.
  3. Remove fromheat and stir in preserves and1 teaspoon almond extract.
  4. Let coolcompletely. DO AHEAD: Canbe made 3 days ahead. Coverand chill.
  5. Follow directions for Master
  6. Sweet Dough, adding aniseedas directed.
  7. Punch down dough; dividein half.
  8. Place half of dough inthe center of a 12"-square pieceof parchment paper. Usingyour fingertips, shape doughinto a 9" round. Slide doughon parchment paper onto oneend of a large baking sheet.Repeat with remaining doughon another piece of parchment; transfer to other end of bakingsheet. Divide apricot mixturebetween rounds, leaving a 3/4"plain border.
  9. Loosely cover tarts withplastic wrap or a kitchen toweland let rise in a warm, draft-freearea until puffed but notdoubled in size, 45–50 minutes.
  10. Meanwhile, arrange a rack inmiddle of oven; preheat to 375°F.Beat egg with 2 teaspoons warm waterin a small bowl.
  11. Brush border of doughwith egg wash.
  12. Bake tarts untilcrusts are golden, 25–30 minutes.
  13. Transfer to a wire rack.DO AHEAD: Tarts can be baked1 day ahead.
  14. Let cool completely.Wrap in foil and storeat room temperature. Reheat ina 350°F oven until warm, 10–15minutes. Alternatively, freezein a resealable freezer bag forup to 1 month. Thaw beforereheating.
  15. Dust hot tarts with powderedsugar.
  16. Let cool slightly. Usingan electric mixer, beat cream,remaining 1/4 cup sugar, andremaining 1/4 teaspoon almond extractin a medium bowl until softpeaks form.
  17. Serve tarts warmor at room temperature withalmond whipped cream.

Nutrition Facts

Calories151kcal
Protein5.85%
Fat33.88%
Carbs60.27%

Properties

Glycemic Index
7.74
Glycemic Load
9.38
Inflammation Score
-4
Nutrition Score
3.2221739007079%

Flavonoids

Catechin
0.49mg
Epicatechin
0.62mg
Kaempferol
0.08mg
Quercetin
0.23mg

Nutrients percent of daily need

Calories:151.38kcal
7.57%
Fat:5.78g
8.9%
Saturated Fat:3.1g
19.37%
Carbohydrates:23.15g
7.72%
Net Carbohydrates:22.5g
8.18%
Sugar:11.65g
12.95%
Cholesterol:22.75mg
7.58%
Sodium:101.15mg
4.4%
Alcohol:0.09g
100%
Alcohol %:0.18%
100%
Protein:2.25g
4.5%
Vitamin A:446.73IU
8.93%
Selenium:5.74µg
8.19%
Vitamin B1:0.11mg
7.37%
Vitamin B2:0.11mg
6.3%
Manganese:0.11mg
5.39%
Folate:19.59µg
4.9%
Iron:0.8mg
4.47%
Vitamin B3:0.87mg
4.34%
Phosphorus:29.89mg
2.99%
Fiber:0.66g
2.62%
Vitamin C:1.9mg
2.3%
Copper:0.04mg
2.01%
Potassium:69.09mg
1.97%
Vitamin E:0.27mg
1.81%
Vitamin D:0.24µg
1.6%
Vitamin B5:0.16mg
1.59%
Calcium:15.26mg
1.53%
Magnesium:5.78mg
1.45%
Zinc:0.19mg
1.28%
Vitamin K:1.28µg
1.22%
Vitamin B6:0.02mg
1.16%
Source:Epicurious