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Ingredients
- 1 c. all-purpose flour
- 1/4 c. plus 3 tbsp. sifted powdered sugar, divided
- 1/4 c. plus 2 tbsp. butter
- 1 lg. egg, separated
- 2 teaspoon water
- 1/4 teaspoon almond extract
- 1/2 c. almond paste
- 1/4 c. butter, softened
- 1 tbsp. Grand Marnier or possibly other orange-flavored liqueur
- 1/2 c. apricot preserves
Directions
- Combine flour and 3 Tbsp. powdered sugar in a medium mixing bowl; cut in 1/4 c. plus 2 Tbsp. butter with a pastry blender till mix resembles coarse meal. Combine egg yolk, water and almond flavoring in a small mixing bowl; beat well. Add in to crumbled mix, stirring with a fork till all dry ingredients are moistened. Divide dough into 18 equal portions. Place each in a 1 3/4 inch muffin tin, pressing and molding pastry to line each tin. Set aside.
- Crumble almond paste in a medium mixing bowl. Add in 1/4 c. softened butter, remaining powdered sugar and Grand Marnier; beat till well blended. Beat egg white (at room temperature) till stiff peaks form; fold into almond paste mix.
- Spoon 1 tsp. filling into prepared pastry shells. Bake at 350 degrees for 25 min or possibly till pastry is browned. Heat apricot preserves over low heat; spoon over tarts in pans. Allow tarts to cold in pans. Yield 1 1/2 dozen.
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Nutrition Facts
| Amount Per Serving | %DV |
|---|---|
| Serving Size 66g | |
| Recipe makes 12 servings | |
| Calories 290 | |
| Calories from Fat 162 | 56% |
| Total Fat 18.51g | 23% |
| Saturated Fat 10.11g | 40% |
| Trans Fat 0.0g | |
| Cholesterol 58mg | 19% |
| Sodium 121mg | 5% |
| Potassium 61mg | 2% |
| Total Carbs 29.41g | 8% |
| Dietary Fiber 0.8g | 3% |
| Sugars 17.46g | 12% |
| Protein 2.7g | 4% |
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