Apricot tart

An apricot tart is a classic European dessert, particularly popular in France and Germany, featuring a buttery pastry crust filled with sweet or tangy apricot jam and topped with fresh or glazed apricot halves. It's a beautiful way to showcase the fruit's vibrant color and flavor, often enjoyed during the summer season.

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🍽️ Nutrition at a glance

This dessert is typically high in carbohydrates from the pastry and fruit sugars, with a significant amount of fat from the butter in the crust. A single slice provides a quick energy boost along with some dietary fiber and vitamin A from the apricots, generally ranging from 300 to 450 calories per serving.

Nutrition breakdown

Calories	340 kcal
Protein	4.5 g
Carbs	45 g
Fat	17 g
Fiber	2.5 g
Sugar	28 g
Sodium	180 mg
Vitamin A	300 mcg RAE
Vitamin C	5 mg
Vitamin E	1.5 mg
Vitamin K	8 mcg
Calcium	40 mg
Iron	1.8 mg
Magnesium	20 mg
Potassium	180 mg

Per 1 tart (120 g) · estimated, varies by recipe

💡 What's interesting

Culturally, the apricot tart is a staple of European pâtisserie, symbolizing the celebration of seasonal harvests. Nutritionally, apricots are a unique fruit source of beta-carotene, which the body converts to vitamin A, offering benefits for eye health even within a sweet treat.