Tieton Apricot Tart with Basil Custard

👨‍🍳 Instructions

1. 1

   {'id': 'step_0', 'step': 1, 'text': 'Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C).'}

2. 2

   {'id': 'step_1', 'step': 2, 'text': 'Whisk all-purpose flour, whole wheat flour, almond meal, 1 tablespoon sugar, lemon zest, and salt together in a large bowl; cut in butter with a pastry blender until mixture forms pea-sized crumbs. Stir in buttermilk until dough comes together.'}

3. 3

   {'id': 'step_2', 'step': 3, 'text': 'Press dough into the bottom and ½ inch up sides of a 16x12-inch baking pan or baking sheet.'}

4. 4

   {'id': 'step_3', 'step': 4, 'text': 'Bake in the preheated oven until lightly browned, about 20 minutes. Cool completely on a wire rack, about 1 hour.'}

5. 5

   {'id': 'step_4', 'step': 5, 'text': 'Meanwhile, whisk egg yolks, ⅔ cup sugar, and cornstarch together in a heavy-bottomed saucepan; whisk in milk. Add basil; cook over medium heat, whisking constantly, until mixture begins to steam, about 8 minutes. Reduce heat to low and discard basil. Whisk vigorously until custard thickens, about 1 minute.'}

6. 6

   {'id': 'step_5', 'step': 6, 'text': 'Set a mesh strainer over a large bowl. Pour custard through strainer; press it through using a rubber spatula. Whisk vanilla extract into custard. Press a piece of plastic wrap directly onto custard surface. Refrigerate until cold, about 3 hours.'}

7. 7

   {'id': 'step_6', 'step': 7, 'text': 'Pour custard into crust; spread to edges with a rubber spatula. Arrange apricot slices on top.'}

8. 8

   {'id': 'step_7', 'step': 8, 'text': 'Place apricot jam in a small microwave-safe bowl; microwave on high until melted, about 1 minute. Brush jam over apricot slices.'}

📊 Nutrition Facts

Per serving (24 servings total)