Annie Bell's Apricot Pistachio Puff Pastry Tart

Indulge in the delightful combination of sweet apricots and crunchy pistachios nestled within a golden, flaky puff pastry. This tart is a celebration of textures and flavors, where the nutty notes of pistachios perfectly complement the juicy fruit, all encased in a beautifully risen crust. Serve it warm for a treat that’s both elegant and comforting, making it a perfect centerpiece for any gathering. Enjoy it fresh for the ultimate experience!

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   Preheat the oven to 220C/200C fan/425F/gas 7.

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   Line a baking sheet with baking paper.

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   On a lightly floured work surface, unfold the pastry and roll it out a little thinner, to give a rectangle measuring about 25cm x 40cm.

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   Trim the edges and cut a 3cm-4cm triangle off each corner.

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   Place the pastry on the baking sheet.

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   Combine the egg yolk with the milk.

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   Brush a 2cm-3cm border of pastry with the egg mixture and fold in the edges.

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   With a sharp knife, nick the pastry border diagonally at 1cm intervals.

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   Arrange the apricots over the pastry within the rim, dot with the butter, scatter over the sugar and bake for 15-20 minutes until the edges are golden and risen and some of the apricot tips have coloured.

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    Remove from the oven and leave to cool.

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    To finish, roughly chop the pistachios.

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    Gently warm the jam in a small pan until softened, then press through a sieve.

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    Scatter the pistachios over the apricots, then lightly glaze with the jam using a brush.

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    The tart is best eaten the day it is made.