Apricot Almond Tartlets

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   To make dough, in the bowl of a food processor, pulse flour, granulated sugar, and orange zest together until just blended.

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   Scatter butter over flour mixture and pulse until mixture has the consistency of cornmeal.

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   While pulsing, pour egg white through feed tube.

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   Process until dough forms a ball.

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   Transfer to a lightly floured surface and, with the heel of your hand, press dough together until it is smooth and cohesive.

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   Position rack in lower third of oven; preheat to 350u00b0 degrees F.

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   Have a 12-well mini-tart plaque nearby.

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   Use 1 level tablespoon of dough for each tartlet.

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   Roll dough between your palms to form a smooth ball.

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    With index finger, press center of dough ball into well, then press dough up the sides to distribute evenly.

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    To make almond filling, in the bowl of a food processor, pulse almond paste, butter, confectioners' sugar, egg, egg yolk, vanilla and orange zest together until smooth.

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    Spoon about 2 level tablespoons of filling into each shell.

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    (I just use a heaping tablespoon) Then spoon about 1/2 teaspoon apricot preserves in the center of each filled tartlet.

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    Bake until filling and edges of crusts are golden, 22-25 minutes.

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    Transfer plaque to a wire rack and cool about 10 minutes, then remove tartlets and place on rack to cool completely.

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    Repeat with remaining dough, filling and preserves.

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    Before serving sprinkle tartlets with confectioners sugar.

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.