Apricot Almond Tart - cooking recipe

Ingredients

2 1/4 cups all-purpose flour
3 tbsp granulated sugar
3/4 cup butter, diced
None None Tart Filling
1/2 cup butter, softened
1/3 cup granulated sugar
1 None egg
3/4 cup ground almonds
2 tbsp all-purpose flour
6 None apricots, pitted, halved
1 tbsp sliced almonds

Preparation

To make the pastry dough, pulse flour, sugar and butter in a food processor until mixture resembles fine breadcrumbs. Add a little ice water and mix until dough comes together. Knead into a disc, wrap in plastic wrap and chill for 30 mins.
Roll out until 1/4 inch thick. Use to line a 10x4 inch tart pan. Prick surface of tart with a fork and place in freezer for 30 mins.
Preheat oven to 375\u00b0F. Blind bake for 12-15 mins, or until almost golden. Set aside. Reduce heat to 325\u00b0F.
To make the filling, cream butter and sugar until pale. Add egg and mix until combined. Add ground almonds and flour. Transfer to tart shell and arrange apricots over top. Sprinkle with sliced almonds and bake for 35 mins, or until golden brown.