Apricot Meringue Tart |
Course : Tarts
Serves: 4 |
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Ingredients:
1 large egg white |
1 dash salt |
1 can apricots in light syrup -- 16 ounces drained, rinsed and separated |
1 large egg yolk -- lightly beaten |
2 tablespoons almonds -- chopped, blanched |
1/4 cup apricot nectar |
1/2 teaspoon cornstarch |
1/8 teaspoon nutmeg |
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Preparation / Directions:
Preheat oven to 450 degrees F. Whip egg white with salt until soft peaks form. Add almond extract and continue beating until stiff. Spread evenly into a greased tart or pie pan; bake 10 minutes or until golden. Remove from oven and reduce oven temperature to 350 degrees F. Place 8 apricot halves cut side down on meringue. Brush apricots with egg yolk and sprinkle with almonds. Bake 20 minutes longer.
Mash remaining apricot halves and combine with nectar, cornstarch and nutmeg in a small saucepan; cook stirring occasionally until thickened.
Pour glaze evenly over tart and chill 1 hour.
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Nutritional Information:
56 Calories (kcal); 4g Total Fat; (56% calories from fat); 3g Protein; 4g Carbohydrate; 53mg Cholesterol; 83mg Sodium |
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