Apricot-Anise Tarts

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

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Apricot-Anise Tarts: A Sweet and Wholesome Dessert

Indulge in the delightful fusion of flavors with our Apricot-Anise Tarts, a scrumptious vegetarian dessert that promises to tantalize your taste buds. With a prep time of just 45 minutes and serving up to 20 persons, this delectable treat is perfect for any gathering or simply to satisfy your cravings. Each tart contains only 151 calories, making it a guilt-free option for dessert lovers.

The recipe features a harmonious blend of dried California apricots, whole aniseed, and apricot preserves, all nestled within the flaky layers of our Master Sweet Dough. The addition of almond extract adds a subtle nutty aroma, while the whipped cream topping, infused with the same extract, creates a luxurious contrast to the tart's crust.

This recipe is not only easy to follow but also allows for some flexibility, as the apricot mixture can be prepared up to three days in advance, and the tarts can be baked a day ahead or even frozen for up to a month. Reheating instructions are provided for that perfect, warm serving every time.

Gather your ingredients and equipment, and let's embark on a culinary journey that will leave your kitchen filled with the enticing aromas of apricot and anise. Whether you're an experienced baker or a cooking enthusiast looking to expand your dessert repertoire, these Apricot-Anise Tarts are bound to impress and delight.

Ingredients

  • 1.3 teaspoons almond extract divided
  • 1.5 teaspoons aniseed whole
  • 0.5 cup apricot preserves 
  • ounces apricots dried
  • large eggs 
  • 20 servings dough sweet
  • cup cup heavy whipping 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