Few desserts are as vibrantly seasonal and—contrary to its eye-catching appearance—as downright simple as this. Sliced apricots arranged in alternating rows lie on a bed of rich pistachio paste atop puff pastry. Chopped pistachios are scattered on top.
Recipe information
Yield
serves 8
Ingredients
Preparation
Step 1
In the bowl of a food processor, pulse to combine 1 cup pistachios and the granulated sugar. Add butter; process until paste forms. Add whole egg, the vanilla, and salt; process to combine.
Step 2
On a lightly floured surface, roll out and trim dough to 17-by-9-inch rectangle. (If necessary, overlap edges of 2 smaller pieces to form a rectangle; brush overlap with water to seal, then roll out.) Transfer to a parchment-lined rimmed baking sheet. Using an offset spatula, spread pistachio mixture evenly over dough, leaving a 3/4-inch border.
Step 3
Position short end of rectangle nearest you. Arrange apricots in 4 vertical rows atop pistachio mixture, alternating direction in which apricots face. Fold in edges of dough; use your index finger to make a scalloped border. Refrigerate or freeze until firm, about 30 minutes.
Step 4
Preheat oven to 400°F. Whisk together egg yolk and cream; brush over edges of tart shell. Chop remaining 1 tablespoon pistachios; sprinkle pistachios and turbinado sugar over apricots. Bake until crust is deep golden brown and fruit is juicy, about 35 minutes. Let cool on a wire rack.
Step 5
Meanwhile, combine jam with the water in a small saucepan. Cook over low heat, stirring, until loose, 2 minutes. Pass through a fine sieve into a bowl. Brush glaze over apricots. Serve tart warm or at room temperature.
