Nutty Apricot Tarts

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Nutty Apricot Tarts

 

With it's sweet and perfumey flavor, this cool and delicious vegan desert is

perfect on a warm summer's day. Super easy to make!

 

Filling:

 

10 apricots (fresh, cut into small pieces)

4 Tbs. sugar

3 Tbs. agar-agar powder (or other vegan equivalent for 3 egg whites)

1 Tbs. ground hazelnuts

1 Tbs. orange flower aroma

1 Tbs fruit juice such as white grape, lychee, pear, or peach

1 tsp. oil

1 tsp. vanilla extract

1 dash coriander (powdered)

 

Tart Bottom:

5 Tbs. ground hazelnuts

 

Garnish:

15 pecans

Small pieces of apricot for decoration

Additional sugar, to taste

 

You will also need:

 

5 Tart Cups

(you can also use those no-pan-required aluminum cupcake liners, if you

don't have ceramic or glass tart cups)

small saucepan or microwave-safe bowl

 

Directions:

Cooking Directions for the Stovetop:

Mix filling ingredients in small saucepan, cook on med-high heat approx.

10-15 min until mixture becomes soft and gooey.

 

Cooking Directions for the Microwave:

Mix filling in a small bowl, heat on high for 5 min.

 

Filling the Tart Cups:

 

Place 1 Tbs. of ground hazelnuts into the bottom of each tart cup

Scoop 2 Tbs. of filling into each cup

Garnish with 3 pecans and a little bit of raw apricot

Sprinkle lightly with additional sugar

Allow cups to set for about 5 min,

Then place in refrigerator for at least 15 - 20 min.

Serve chilled.