Apricot and Almond Bistro Tart

• ready-made puff pastry↗370g g
• ground almond↗50g g
• ripe fresh apricots↗900g g

  halves, pitted

• powdered sugar↗2 ст. л. tbsp
• maple syrup and cream

  for serving (optional)

Step-by-step instructions

1. 1

   Preheat the oven to 220 °C (gas mark 7, fan 200 °C). Unfold the puff pastry onto a lightly moistened baking tray – steam will help it rise – and sprinkle it with ground almond. Arrange the apricot halves, pressing them tightly together, up to the edge of the pastry.

2. 2

   Dust the tart with powdered sugar and bake for 20–25 minutes, until the sugar browns and slightly caramelizes. If desired, drizzle with maple syrup and serve warm, hot or chilled. For extra indulgence, add a spoonful of whipped cream or simply pour fresh cream.