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Apricot Tart Recipe with Streusel – Oma's Aprikosen-Streusel-Tarte

German streusel fruit tarts, Obstkuchen mit Streusel, use either fresh or canned summer fruits, such as apricots, peaches, or cherries.

In this particular recipe, the tartness of the apricots combined with sweet buttery streusel is such a delicious treat!

Servings:

Makes 8 servings

Ingredients:

• 1 lb (454 g) fresh apricots or 1½ to 2 cans well-drained fruit
• ½ cup + 2 tbsp (142 g) unsalted butter, room temperature
• ⅜ cup (75 g) granulated sugar
• 1 teaspoon (5 ml) vanilla extract
• pinch of salt
• 1¾ cups (228 g) all-purpose flour
• 2 tablespoons (16 g) ground almonds (optional)

Instructions:

1. To peel apricots, blanch in boiling water for 20 seconds and then plunge into ice water. The skins should peel off easily. Cut in half with a sharp knife and remove pits.
2. Preheat oven to 375°F (190°C). Grease a 9-inch tart pan (with or without a removable bottom) and dust with flour.
3. To make the streusel, put butter, sugar, vanilla, salt, and flour into a large bowl or food processor and mix until crumbly.
4. Put half the crumb mixture into the tart tin and evenly press down over the bottom and sides of the pan to make the crust.
5. Sprinkle with ground almonds, if using.
6. Place apricot halves cut side down on top of the crust. Sprinkle remaining streusel evenly over fruit.
7. Bake for 30 to 40 minutes until golden brown. Let tart cool on a wire rack once out of the oven.
8. Serve warm or cold with a dollop of whipped cream or a scoop of vanilla ice cream.

Notes/Hints:

• Use either fresh or well-drained canned fruits.
• Try using brown sugar instead.
• Make it an apricot almond tart by replacing the vanilla with almond extract and mixing some sliced almonds with the streusel.
• For extra sweetness and apricot flavor, spread a thin layer of apricot jam along the tart crust before sprinkling with ground almonds.
• For a different flavor, you can add some chopped candied ginger to the crumb mixture. Delicious!
• If you have peaches and cherries, then you'll want to make this streusel cake!

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01.08.2022 revision update