Ingredients

• All-purpose flour - 1 ½ cups
• Unsalted butter - ½ cup
• Granulated sugar - ¼ cup
• Salt - ¼ teaspoon
• Cold water - 2-3 tablespoons
• Apricots - 6-8, halved and pitted
• Apricot jam - ¼ cup
• Lemon juice - 1 tablespoon
• Vanilla extract - 1 teaspoon

Instructions

1. 1.

   Preheat the oven to 190°C (375°F).

2. 2.

   In a bowl, combine flour, sugar, and salt. Cut in butter until the mixture resembles coarse crumbs.

3. 3.

   Add cold water gradually, mixing until the dough comes together. Roll into a disk, wrap, and chill for 30 minutes.

4. 4.

   Roll out the dough on a floured surface and fit into a tart pan. Trim excess dough.

5. 5.

   Arrange apricot halves on the crust, cut side up.

6. 6.

   In a small saucepan, heat apricot jam, lemon juice, and vanilla until smooth.

7. 7.

   Brush apricots with the jam mixture.

8. 8.

   Bake for 35-40 minutes until the crust is golden and apricots are tender.

9. 9.

   Cool slightly before serving.

Nutritional Facts