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Apricot Tarts

By: Phyllis Hickey  
"'These tiny tarts are an extra-special dessert for any holiday or occasion,' assures Phyllis Hickey of Bedford, New Hampshire. 'We love the fruity and nutty flavor.'"

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Prep Time:
30 Min
Cook Time:
25 Min
Ready In:
55 Min

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Original Recipe Yield 24 servings
 

Ingredients

  • 1/2 cup butter, softened
  • 1 (3 ounce) package cream cheese, softened
  • 1 cup all-purpose flour
  • APRICOT FILLING:
  • 3/4 cup finely chopped dried apricots
  • 3/4 cup water
  • 1/3 cup chopped pecans
  • 1/4 cup sugar
  • 2 tablespoons orange marmalade
  • 1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon
  • 1/8 teaspoon ground cloves
  • TOPPING:
  • 2 tablespoons cream cheese, softened
  • 1 tablespoon butter, softened
  • 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 1/2 cup confectioners' sugar

Directions

  1. In a large mixing bowl, beat butter, cream cheese and flour until well blended. Cover and refrigerate for 1 hour.
  2. For filling, in a saucepan, bring the apricots and water to a boil. Reduce heat; simmer, uncovered, for 5 minutes. Drain and transfer to a bowl. Add the pecans, sugar, marmalade, cinnamon and cloves; set aside.
  3. Shape dough into 24 balls. Press onto the bottom and up the sides of greased miniature muffins cups. Spoon apricot mixture into cups. Bake at 350 degrees F for 25-30 minutes or until browned. Cool for 10 minutes; remove from pans to a wire rack to cool completely.
  4. For topping, in a small mixing bowl, combine cream cheese and butter. Stir in vanilla. Beat in confectioners' sugar. Place a dollop onto each tart just before serving.
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The reviewer gave this recipe 4 stars. This recipe averages a 0 star rating.
Reviewed on Oct. 20, 2008 by kbastian 
I cooked the apricots in the water and added the rest of the spices, then slow cooked the... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 0 star rating.
Reviewed on Aug. 28, 2009 by balder 
I made these over the holidays and everyone loved them! I only put the topping on half of them... MORE

 
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