Pistachio and Orange Tart with Apricot Jam

I can help you with the recipe for pistachio and orange tart with apricot jam. It’s a delicious and sunny dessert that combines the sweetness of apricots with the bold flavor of pistachios and the freshness of orange. Here is the recipe:

Ingredients

• 250 g of all-purpose flour
• 125 g of cold butter, cubed
• 100 g of powdered sugar
• 1 large egg
• 1 egg yolk
• Grated zest of 1 orange (organic, if possible)
• A pinch of salt
• 150 g of apricot jam
• 100 g of unsalted pistachios
• 50 g of granulated sugar
• 2 tablespoons of orange juice

Preparation

1. In a large bowl, sift the flour and powdered sugar. Add the cubed cold butter and work the mixture quickly with your fingertips until it resembles coarse sand.
2. Add the egg, egg yolk, grated orange zest, and a pinch of salt. Work the dough until it forms a uniform ball.
3. Flatten the dough slightly, wrap it in plastic wrap and let it rest in the refrigerator for at least 30 minutes.
4. Meanwhile, finely chop the pistachios and toast them in a pan over medium heat until slightly golden. Transfer the pistachios to a bowl, add the granulated sugar, and 2 tablespoons of orange juice, mixing to combine.
5. Preheat the oven to 180 °C (fan-forced).
6. Roll out the dough on a lightly floured surface to create a disc about 3-4 mm thick and use it to line a previously buttered and floured tart pan.
7. Spread the apricot jam over the base of the tart.
8. Sprinkle the pistachio mixture over the jam, distributing evenly.
9. Bake in the oven for about 30-35 minutes, or until the tart is golden and the edges are crispy.
10. Let the tart cool before removing it from the pan.

Trivia

The tart is a classic of Italian pastry and lends itself to countless variations. This version with pistachios and orange is an example of how you can play with typical ingredients of our land to create new and satisfying flavors. Pistachios, in particular, are widely used in Sicilian cuisine, where you find both sweet and savory preparations that enhance their intense and characteristic flavor.