French Apricot Tarts

Capture the flavors of a quaint French bakery right in your own kitchen with these delightful French Apricot Tarts. These golden-brown pastries filled with velvety apricot preserve are the perfect treat to accompany your morning coffee or as an elegant dessert for a dinner party. Let’s bring a touch of French sophistication into your home with this simple and delicious recipe.

French Apricot Tarts

Ingredients:
– 1 sheet of frozen puff pastry, thawed
– 1/2 cup apricot preserves
– 1 tablespoon water
– Powdered sugar, for dusting

Instructions:
1. Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
2. Unfold the thawed puff pastry sheet on a lightly floured surface. Using a sharp knife, cut the pastry into 6 equal squares.
3. Place the pastry squares on the prepared baking sheet, leaving space between each piece.
4. In a small saucepan, heat the apricot preserves and water over low heat until the preserves are slightly melted and easy to spread.
5. Spoon a generous tablespoon of the apricot preserve mixture onto the center of each pastry square, leaving a border around the edges.
6. Gently fold the edges of the pastry over the apricot filling, creating a rustic tart shape.
7. Bake the tarts in the preheated oven for 15-18 minutes or until the pastry is puffed and golden brown.
8. Remove the tarts from the oven and let them cool on a wire rack for a few minutes.
9. Before serving, dust the tarts with powdered sugar for a final touch of sweetness.
10. Enjoy these French Apricot Tarts warm or at room temperature with a cup of tea or coffee.

Whether you’re looking to impress guests or simply treat yourself to a delicious homemade pastry, these French Apricot Tarts are sure to delight your taste buds. The combination of flaky pastry and sweet apricot filling makes them a perfect indulgence for any occasion. So, don your imaginary beret, bake up a batch of these exquisite tarts, and savor a taste of France without ever leaving your home. Bon appétit!