Creating a delicious apple and apricot tart with jelly is a delightful idea. Here’s a simple recipe for you:

Apple and Apricot Tart with Jelly Recipe:

Ingredients:

For the Tart Base:

• 1 sheet of ready-made puff pastry or homemade pie crust

For the Filling:

• 2-3 apples, thinly sliced
• 1 cup apricot preserves or jelly
• 2 tablespoons lemon juice
• 2 tablespoons granulated sugar
• 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon

For Glaze (Optional):

• Apricot jelly for glazing

Instructions:

1. Preheat the Oven:

• Preheat your oven according to the instructions on the puff pastry package or your homemade crust recipe.

2. Prepare the Tart Base:

• Roll out the puff pastry sheet or pie crust and place it in a tart pan. Trim any excess dough.

3. Prepare the Filling:

• In a bowl, mix the thinly sliced apples with lemon juice to prevent browning.
• Arrange the apple slices on the tart base in an overlapping pattern.
• In a small saucepan, warm the apricot preserves or jelly until it becomes more liquid. Brush a generous layer over the arranged apples.
• Sprinkle granulated sugar and ground cinnamon evenly over the top.

4. Bake:

• Bake the tart in the preheated oven until the crust is golden brown, and the apples are tender. Follow the baking time suggested for your chosen pastry.

5. Glaze (Optional):

• While the tart is still warm, you can brush a thin layer of apricot jelly over the top for a shiny glaze.

6. Serve:

• Allow the tart to cool slightly before slicing.
• Serve warm, and optionally, you can accompany it with a scoop of vanilla ice cream or a dollop of whipped cream.

Tips:

• You can experiment with different apple varieties, such as Granny Smith for a tart flavor or Honeycrisp for sweetness.
• Adjust the sugar quantity in the filling based on your sweetness preference.
• Choose a high-quality apricot preserve or jelly for the best flavor.