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Prep Time: 0 Minutes Cook Time: 35 Minutes |
Ready In: 35 Minutes Servings: 12 |
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Apricot and chocolate are pleasing partners in this elegant dessert created in our Test Kitchen. Ingredients:
12 ounces dried apricots, chopped |
1 cup water |
6 tablespoons sugar |
1 tablespoon minced fresh gingerroot |
1 tablespoon lemon juice |
1 teaspoon grated lemon peel |
crust: |
1 tablespoon matzo meal |
4 cups pecan halves, toasted |
1-1/2 cups sugar |
1/2 teaspoon ground ginger |
1/4 teaspoon salt |
2 eggs |
4 ounces semisweet chocolate, chopped |
garnish: |
2 ounces semisweet chocolate |
1/2 cup pecan halves |
dried apricots |
Directions:
1. In a heavy saucepan, combine the apricots, water, sugar, gingerroot, lemon juice and peel; bring to a boil. Reduce heat; cover and simmer for 30-35 minutes or until apricots are tender.
2. Uncover; simmer 5-10 minutes longer or until thickened and liquid is absorbed. Transfer to a food processor; cover and pulse five times or until mixture is smooth and thickened. Pour into a small bowl; cool.
3. Trace the removable bottom of an 11-in. tart pan on waxed paper; set aside. Grease tart pan; dust with matzo meal and set aside.
4. In a food processor, combine the pecans, sugar, ginger and salt; cover and process until pecans are finely ground. Add eggs; cover and process until mixture forms a moist ball. Place half of the dough in a bowl; cover and refrigerate. Press remaining dough over the bottom and up the sides of prepared pan.
5. Bake at 350° for 12-15 minutes or until crust is puffed and lightly browned. Press bottom of crust lightly to flatten if necessary. Cool on a wire rack.
6. In a microwave, melt chocolate; stir until smooth. Spread over crust. Chill for 10 minutes or until set. Spread apricot filling over chocolate. Press remaining dough over waxed paper circle.
7. Invert dough over filling; carefully peel off waxed paper and discard. Press edges of dough to edge of tart pan to seal.
8. Bake at 350° for 35-40 minutes or until lightly browned and dry to the touch. Cool completely in pan on a wire rack. Cover with foil and let stand overnight.
9. For garnish, melt chocolate; stir until smooth. Drizzle 2 tablespoons over tart. Dip pecans halfway in remaining chocolate; allow excess to drip off. Place on waxed paper; let stand until set.
10. Garnish tart with dipped pecans and dried apricots. Yield: 12-14 servings.
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