Simple Zucchini Fritters

Made with 5 ingredients, these simple zucchini fritters are a snap to throw together. This is a great recipe to turn to at the height of the summer when the summer squash is arriving in droves from your farm share or growing before your eyes in your garden. With a squeeze of lemon and a pinch of salt, these fritters make a great summer appetizer.

If you find yourself overloaded with zucchini or summer squash, here’s a great recipe to turn to: fritters!

Fritters can made from anything from cabbage to corn . In short, they’re finely chopped or grated vegetables bound by flour and egg. The key to making good fritters lies in finding the balance of egg and flour: too much flour and the fritters can taste gummy; too many eggs, and the fritters will taste, well, eggy; too much of both, and you’ll make pancakes!

As with veggie burgers, I love making a test patty not only to see if the fritter will hold its shape while being cooked but also to test for seasoning. This simple step saves a lot of heartache down the road.

As with making potato latkes, the key when making summer squash fritters is to let the grated squash drain in a colander for at least 15 minutes to allow the excess moisture to drain out. Removing the moisture is key to ensure the fritters brown and crisp properly in the pan.

Made with 5 ingredients, these simple fritters are a snap to throw together. When I’m up for it, I’ll make some tzatziki to serve alongside, but they are delicious on their own too, with a squeeze of lemon and a pinch of flaky sea salt. Give them a whirl! I know you’ll love them.

How to Make Zucchini Fritters

Gather your ingredients: scallions, zucchini, flour, salt, egg.

Coarsely grate the zucchini and transfer to a colander. Draining the zucchini or summer squash in a colander for 15 minutes at least is critical to removing moisture and therefore ensuring the zucchini brown and crisp nicely in the pan.

Make the zucchini fritter “batter” by combining all of the ingredients in a large bowl.

Portion the batter into balls …

… then fry in a skillet for 2 minutes a side.

Serve with lemon, sea salt, and tzatziki if you are up for it.

Description

This is an old recipe that I recently updated and simplified, by removing the herbs and onions and replacing them with sliced scallions, which I always have a ton of on hand in the summer thanks to my farm share. I also omitted the lemon zest, opting instead to finish the fritters with a squeeze of fresh lemon juice. Finally, the original recipe called for some grated potato as well, which is a nice addition if you have it, but not missed if you don’t.

• 1 lb. zucchini or summer squash, coarsely grated to yield 4 cups
• 1 teaspoon kosher salt
• 1 egg
• 4 – 6 scallions, thinly sliced
• 1/4 cup flour
• grapeseed oil or olive oil for frying

For serving:

• lemon
• sea salt
• tzatziki , optional

1. Place the grated zucchini in a colander. Spread the gratings out to allow for maximum surface area exposure and sprinkle all over with 1 teaspoon kosher salt. Toss lightly. Let sit for at least 15 minutes to drain.
2. After the 15 minutes, transfer the zucchini to a large tea towel, bundle it into a beggar’s purse over the sink or a bowl, and squeeze out all of the juices. (Note: The squash will not drain out enough liquid on its own in the collander, so squeezing it out is a critical step to removing that moisture.)
3. In a large bowl, whisk the egg. Add the zucchini, the scallions, and the flour. Using a spatula, stir the mixture well to combine. Squeeze a small portion of the mixture in your hands. If it holds together (not perfectly), it’s likely good to go.
4. Make a test patty to test the mixture for texture and flavor. Pour some grapeseed oil or olive oil into a small skillet. Heat over medium to medium-high heat. Squeeze roughly 2 tablespoons of the batter into a ball in your hands. Flatten the ball into a disc and carefully lower it into the skillet. Season with salt. Cook 1-2 minutes; then peak underneath the fritter to see if it is browning nicely. When it is light brown, flip the fritter over, season again with salt, and cook for another 1-2 minutes. Transfer to a plate or board and let cool for a few minutes. Taste. If it tastes nicely seasoned, leave the batter alone. If it doesn’t, season the batter with more salt and pepper if you wish, to taste. If the patty did not hold it’s shape, crack another egg right into the bowl and mix to combine. When you have the texture right, portion the batter into balls: I like using a 1/4 cup measure to do this, and I fill it lightly — it’s easier to make smaller fritters than larger ones.
5. Heat a large skillet over medium-high heat. Pour 3 to 4 tablespoons grapeseed or olive oil into the skillet. Flatten one of the portioned fritter balls into a disc and lower into the pan. Repeat with 2 more. I find cooking 3 fritters at a time is about right. Season with salt. Cook for about 2 minutes. Flip. Season with salt. Cook for another 2 minutes. Transfer to a serving platter while you repeat the cooking with the remaining fritters.
6. To serve, squeeze a bit of lemon over top as well as some flaky sea salt. If you have tzatziki, place it in a small ball and serve it alongside.

• Prep Time: 45 minutes
• Cook Time: 5 minutes
• Category: Side Dish
• Method: Stovetop
• Cuisine: American

Made with 5 ingredients, these simple zucchini fritters are a snap to throw together. This is a great recipe to turn to at the height of the summer when the summer squash is arriving in droves from your farm share or growing before your eyes in your garden. With a squeeze of lemon and a pinch of salt, these fritters make a great summer appetizer.

If you find yourself overloaded with zucchini or summer squash, here’s a great recipe to turn to: fritters!

Fritters can made from anything from cabbage to corn . In short, they’re finely chopped or grated vegetables bound by flour and egg. The key to making good fritters lies in finding the balance of egg and flour: too much flour and the fritters can taste gummy; too many eggs, and the fritters will taste, well, eggy; too much of both, and you’ll make pancakes!

As with veggie burgers, I love making a test patty not only to see if the fritter will hold its shape while being cooked but also to test for seasoning. This simple step saves a lot of heartache down the road.

As with making potato latkes, the key when making summer squash fritters is to let the grated squash drain in a colander for at least 15 minutes to allow the excess moisture to drain out. Removing the moisture is key to ensure the fritters brown and crisp properly in the pan.

Made with 5 ingredients, these simple fritters are a snap to throw together. When I’m up for it, I’ll make some tzatziki to serve alongside, but they are delicious on their own too, with a squeeze of lemon and a pinch of flaky sea salt. Give them a whirl! I know you’ll love them.

How to Make Zucchini Fritters

Gather your ingredients: scallions, zucchini, flour, salt, egg.

Coarsely grate the zucchini and transfer to a colander. Draining the zucchini or summer squash in a colander for 15 minutes at least is critical to removing moisture and therefore ensuring the zucchini brown and crisp nicely in the pan.

Make the zucchini fritter “batter” by combining all of the ingredients in a large bowl.

Portion the batter into balls …

… then fry in a skillet for 2 minutes a side.

Serve with lemon, sea salt, and tzatziki if you are up for it.

Description

This is an old recipe that I recently updated and simplified, by removing the herbs and onions and replacing them with sliced scallions, which I always have a ton of on hand in the summer thanks to my farm share. I also omitted the lemon zest, opting instead to finish the fritters with a squeeze of fresh lemon juice. Finally, the original recipe called for some grated potato as well, which is a nice addition if you have it, but not missed if you don’t.

• 1 lb. zucchini or summer squash, coarsely grated to yield 4 cups
• 1 teaspoon kosher salt
• 1 egg
• 4 – 6 scallions, thinly sliced
• 1/4 cup flour
• grapeseed oil or olive oil for frying

For serving:

• lemon
• sea salt
• tzatziki , optional

1. Place the grated zucchini in a colander. Spread the gratings out to allow for maximum surface area exposure and sprinkle all over with 1 teaspoon kosher salt. Toss lightly. Let sit for at least 15 minutes to drain.
2. After the 15 minutes, transfer the zucchini to a large tea towel, bundle it into a beggar’s purse over the sink or a bowl, and squeeze out all of the juices. (Note: The squash will not drain out enough liquid on its own in the collander, so squeezing it out is a critical step to removing that moisture.)
3. In a large bowl, whisk the egg. Add the zucchini, the scallions, and the flour. Using a spatula, stir the mixture well to combine. Squeeze a small portion of the mixture in your hands. If it holds together (not perfectly), it’s likely good to go.
4. Make a test patty to test the mixture for texture and flavor. Pour some grapeseed oil or olive oil into a small skillet. Heat over medium to medium-high heat. Squeeze roughly 2 tablespoons of the batter into a ball in your hands. Flatten the ball into a disc and carefully lower it into the skillet. Season with salt. Cook 1-2 minutes; then peak underneath the fritter to see if it is browning nicely. When it is light brown, flip the fritter over, season again with salt, and cook for another 1-2 minutes. Transfer to a plate or board and let cool for a few minutes. Taste. If it tastes nicely seasoned, leave the batter alone. If it doesn’t, season the batter with more salt and pepper if you wish, to taste. If the patty did not hold it’s shape, crack another egg right into the bowl and mix to combine. When you have the texture right, portion the batter into balls: I like using a 1/4 cup measure to do this, and I fill it lightly — it’s easier to make smaller fritters than larger ones.
5. Heat a large skillet over medium-high heat. Pour 3 to 4 tablespoons grapeseed or olive oil into the skillet. Flatten one of the portioned fritter balls into a disc and lower into the pan. Repeat with 2 more. I find cooking 3 fritters at a time is about right. Season with salt. Cook for about 2 minutes. Flip. Season with salt. Cook for another 2 minutes. Transfer to a serving platter while you repeat the cooking with the remaining fritters.
6. To serve, squeeze a bit of lemon over top as well as some flaky sea salt. If you have tzatziki, place it in a small ball and serve it alongside.

• Prep Time: 45 minutes
• Cook Time: 5 minutes
• Category: Side Dish
• Method: Stovetop
• Cuisine: American

Made with 5 ingredients, these simple zucchini fritters are a snap to throw together. This is a great recipe to turn to at the height of the summer when the summer squash is arriving in droves from your farm share or growing before your eyes in your garden. With a squeeze of lemon and a pinch of salt, these fritters make a great summer appetizer.

If you find yourself overloaded with zucchini or summer squash, here’s a great recipe to turn to: fritters!

Fritters can made from anything from cabbage to corn . In short, they’re finely chopped or grated vegetables bound by flour and egg. The key to making good fritters lies in finding the balance of egg and flour: too much flour and the fritters can taste gummy; too many eggs, and the fritters will taste, well, eggy; too much of both, and you’ll make pancakes!

As with veggie burgers, I love making a test patty not only to see if the fritter will hold its shape while being cooked but also to test for seasoning. This simple step saves a lot of heartache down the road.

As with making potato latkes, the key when making summer squash fritters is to let the grated squash drain in a colander for at least 15 minutes to allow the excess moisture to drain out. Removing the moisture is key to ensure the fritters brown and crisp properly in the pan.

Made with 5 ingredients, these simple fritters are a snap to throw together. When I’m up for it, I’ll make some tzatziki to serve alongside, but they are delicious on their own too, with a squeeze of lemon and a pinch of flaky sea salt. Give them a whirl! I know you’ll love them.

How to Make Zucchini Fritters

Gather your ingredients: scallions, zucchini, flour, salt, egg.

Coarsely grate the zucchini and transfer to a colander. Draining the zucchini or summer squash in a colander for 15 minutes at least is critical to removing moisture and therefore ensuring the zucchini brown and crisp nicely in the pan.

Make the zucchini fritter “batter” by combining all of the ingredients in a large bowl.

Portion the batter into balls …

… then fry in a skillet for 2 minutes a side.

Serve with lemon, sea salt, and tzatziki if you are up for it.

Description

This is an old recipe that I recently updated and simplified, by removing the herbs and onions and replacing them with sliced scallions, which I always have a ton of on hand in the summer thanks to my farm share. I also omitted the lemon zest, opting instead to finish the fritters with a squeeze of fresh lemon juice. Finally, the original recipe called for some grated potato as well, which is a nice addition if you have it, but not missed if you don’t.

• 1 lb. zucchini or summer squash, coarsely grated to yield 4 cups
• 1 teaspoon kosher salt
• 1 egg
• 4 – 6 scallions, thinly sliced
• 1/4 cup flour
• grapeseed oil or olive oil for frying

For serving:

• lemon
• sea salt
• tzatziki , optional

1. Place the grated zucchini in a colander. Spread the gratings out to allow for maximum surface area exposure and sprinkle all over with 1 teaspoon kosher salt. Toss lightly. Let sit for at least 15 minutes to drain.
2. After the 15 minutes, transfer the zucchini to a large tea towel, bundle it into a beggar’s purse over the sink or a bowl, and squeeze out all of the juices. (Note: The squash will not drain out enough liquid on its own in the collander, so squeezing it out is a critical step to removing that moisture.)
3. In a large bowl, whisk the egg. Add the zucchini, the scallions, and the flour. Using a spatula, stir the mixture well to combine. Squeeze a small portion of the mixture in your hands. If it holds together (not perfectly), it’s likely good to go.
4. Make a test patty to test the mixture for texture and flavor. Pour some grapeseed oil or olive oil into a small skillet. Heat over medium to medium-high heat. Squeeze roughly 2 tablespoons of the batter into a ball in your hands. Flatten the ball into a disc and carefully lower it into the skillet. Season with salt. Cook 1-2 minutes; then peak underneath the fritter to see if it is browning nicely. When it is light brown, flip the fritter over, season again with salt, and cook for another 1-2 minutes. Transfer to a plate or board and let cool for a few minutes. Taste. If it tastes nicely seasoned, leave the batter alone. If it doesn’t, season the batter with more salt and pepper if you wish, to taste. If the patty did not hold it’s shape, crack another egg right into the bowl and mix to combine. When you have the texture right, portion the batter into balls: I like using a 1/4 cup measure to do this, and I fill it lightly — it’s easier to make smaller fritters than larger ones.
5. Heat a large skillet over medium-high heat. Pour 3 to 4 tablespoons grapeseed or olive oil into the skillet. Flatten one of the portioned fritter balls into a disc and lower into the pan. Repeat with 2 more. I find cooking 3 fritters at a time is about right. Season with salt. Cook for about 2 minutes. Flip. Season with salt. Cook for another 2 minutes. Transfer to a serving platter while you repeat the cooking with the remaining fritters.
6. To serve, squeeze a bit of lemon over top as well as some flaky sea salt. If you have tzatziki, place it in a small ball and serve it alongside.

• Prep Time: 45 minutes
• Cook Time: 5 minutes
• Category: Side Dish
• Method: Stovetop
• Cuisine: American

Made with 5 ingredients, these simple zucchini fritters are a snap to throw together. This is a great recipe to turn to at the height of the summer when the summer squash is arriving in droves from your farm share or growing before your eyes in your garden. With a squeeze of lemon and a pinch of salt, these fritters make a great summer appetizer.

If you find yourself overloaded with zucchini or summer squash, here’s a great recipe to turn to: fritters!

Fritters can made from anything from cabbage to corn . In short, they’re finely chopped or grated vegetables bound by flour and egg. The key to making good fritters lies in finding the balance of egg and flour: too much flour and the fritters can taste gummy; too many eggs, and the fritters will taste, well, eggy; too much of both, and you’ll make pancakes!

As with veggie burgers, I love making a test patty not only to see if the fritter will hold its shape while being cooked but also to test for seasoning. This simple step saves a lot of heartache down the road.

As with making potato latkes, the key when making summer squash fritters is to let the grated squash drain in a colander for at least 15 minutes to allow the excess moisture to drain out. Removing the moisture is key to ensure the fritters brown and crisp properly in the pan.

Made with 5 ingredients, these simple fritters are a snap to throw together. When I’m up for it, I’ll make some tzatziki to serve alongside, but they are delicious on their own too, with a squeeze of lemon and a pinch of flaky sea salt. Give them a whirl! I know you’ll love them.

How to Make Zucchini Fritters

Gather your ingredients: scallions, zucchini, flour, salt, egg.

Coarsely grate the zucchini and transfer to a colander. Draining the zucchini or summer squash in a colander for 15 minutes at least is critical to removing moisture and therefore ensuring the zucchini brown and crisp nicely in the pan.

Make the zucchini fritter “batter” by combining all of the ingredients in a large bowl.

Portion the batter into balls …

… then fry in a skillet for 2 minutes a side.

Serve with lemon, sea salt, and tzatziki if you are up for it.

Description

This is an old recipe that I recently updated and simplified, by removing the herbs and onions and replacing them with sliced scallions, which I always have a ton of on hand in the summer thanks to my farm share. I also omitted the lemon zest, opting instead to finish the fritters with a squeeze of fresh lemon juice. Finally, the original recipe called for some grated potato as well, which is a nice addition if you have it, but not missed if you don’t.

• 1 lb. zucchini or summer squash, coarsely grated to yield 4 cups
• 1 teaspoon kosher salt
• 1 egg
• 4 – 6 scallions, thinly sliced
• 1/4 cup flour
• grapeseed oil or olive oil for frying

For serving:

• lemon
• sea salt
• tzatziki , optional

1. Place the grated zucchini in a colander. Spread the gratings out to allow for maximum surface area exposure and sprinkle all over with 1 teaspoon kosher salt. Toss lightly. Let sit for at least 15 minutes to drain.
2. After the 15 minutes, transfer the zucchini to a large tea towel, bundle it into a beggar’s purse over the sink or a bowl, and squeeze out all of the juices. (Note: The squash will not drain out enough liquid on its own in the collander, so squeezing it out is a critical step to removing that moisture.)
3. In a large bowl, whisk the egg. Add the zucchini, the scallions, and the flour. Using a spatula, stir the mixture well to combine. Squeeze a small portion of the mixture in your hands. If it holds together (not perfectly), it’s likely good to go.
4. Make a test patty to test the mixture for texture and flavor. Pour some grapeseed oil or olive oil into a small skillet. Heat over medium to medium-high heat. Squeeze roughly 2 tablespoons of the batter into a ball in your hands. Flatten the ball into a disc and carefully lower it into the skillet. Season with salt. Cook 1-2 minutes; then peak underneath the fritter to see if it is browning nicely. When it is light brown, flip the fritter over, season again with salt, and cook for another 1-2 minutes. Transfer to a plate or board and let cool for a few minutes. Taste. If it tastes nicely seasoned, leave the batter alone. If it doesn’t, season the batter with more salt and pepper if you wish, to taste. If the patty did not hold it’s shape, crack another egg right into the bowl and mix to combine. When you have the texture right, portion the batter into balls: I like using a 1/4 cup measure to do this, and I fill it lightly — it’s easier to make smaller fritters than larger ones.
5. Heat a large skillet over medium-high heat. Pour 3 to 4 tablespoons grapeseed or olive oil into the skillet. Flatten one of the portioned fritter balls into a disc and lower into the pan. Repeat with 2 more. I find cooking 3 fritters at a time is about right. Season with salt. Cook for about 2 minutes. Flip. Season with salt. Cook for another 2 minutes. Transfer to a serving platter while you repeat the cooking with the remaining fritters.
6. To serve, squeeze a bit of lemon over top as well as some flaky sea salt. If you have tzatziki, place it in a small ball and serve it alongside.

• Prep Time: 45 minutes
• Cook Time: 5 minutes
• Category: Side Dish
• Method: Stovetop
• Cuisine: American

Description

This is an old recipe that I recently updated and simplified, by removing the herbs and onions and replacing them with sliced scallions, which I always have a ton of on hand in the summer thanks to my farm share. I also omitted the lemon zest, opting instead to finish the fritters with a squeeze of fresh lemon juice. Finally, the original recipe called for some grated potato as well, which is a nice addition if you have it, but not missed if you don’t.

• 1 lb. zucchini or summer squash, coarsely grated to yield 4 cups
• 1 teaspoon kosher salt
• 1 egg
• 4 - 6 scallions, thinly sliced
• 1/4 cup flour
• grapeseed oil or olive oil for frying

For serving:

• lemon
• sea salt
• tzatziki , optional

1. Place the grated zucchini in a colander. Spread the gratings out to allow for maximum surface area exposure and sprinkle all over with 1 teaspoon kosher salt. Toss lightly. Let sit for at least 15 minutes to drain.
2. After the 15 minutes, transfer the zucchini to a large tea towel, bundle it into a beggar’s purse over the sink or a bowl, and squeeze out all of the juices. (Note: The squash will not drain out enough liquid on its own in the collander, so squeezing it out is a critical step to removing that moisture.)
3. In a large bowl, whisk the egg. Add the zucchini, the scallions, and the flour. Using a spatula, stir the mixture well to combine. Squeeze a small portion of the mixture in your hands. If it holds together (not perfectly), it’s likely good to go.
4. Make a test patty to test the mixture for texture and flavor. Pour some grapeseed oil or olive oil into a small skillet. Heat over medium to medium-high heat. Squeeze roughly 2 tablespoons of the batter into a ball in your hands. Flatten the ball into a disc and carefully lower it into the skillet. Season with salt. Cook 1-2 minutes; then peak underneath the fritter to see if it is browning nicely. When it is light brown, flip the fritter over, season again with salt, and cook for another 1-2 minutes. Transfer to a plate or board and let cool for a few minutes. Taste. If it tastes nicely seasoned, leave the batter alone. If it doesn’t, season the batter with more salt and pepper if you wish, to taste. If the patty did not hold it’s shape, crack another egg right into the bowl and mix to combine. When you have the texture right, portion the batter into balls: I like using a 1/4 cup measure to do this, and I fill it lightly — it’s easier to make smaller fritters than larger ones.
5. Heat a large skillet over medium-high heat. Pour 3 to 4 tablespoons grapeseed or olive oil into the skillet. Flatten one of the portioned fritter balls into a disc and lower into the pan. Repeat with 2 more. I find cooking 3 fritters at a time is about right. Season with salt. Cook for about 2 minutes. Flip. Season with salt. Cook for another 2 minutes. Transfer to a serving platter while you repeat the cooking with the remaining fritters.
6. To serve, squeeze a bit of lemon over top as well as some flaky sea salt. If you have tzatziki, place it in a small ball and serve it alongside.

• Prep Time: 45 minutes
• Cook Time: 5 minutes
• Category: Side Dish
• Method: Stovetop
• Cuisine: American

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I have no restraint. As I scraped every last morsel of frangipane from my mixer into the tart shell, I knew it was too much. There was barely room for the apricots. I should scoop some of this filling out, I thought. Nope. Not going to do it. I assured myself it would work out and pushed on.

Fortunately, I followed every other instruction in the recipe as well, including baking the tart on a cookie sheet, which caught a frightening amount of spillage, saving me from enduring a major post-baking oven-cleaning session. Why? Why?! Why do I not use my head sometimes?

Anyway, on Wednesday, a dear friend, remembering my adoration for frangipane tarts emailed me telling me he was going to make this recipe over the weekend. I clicked on the recipe, which sounded lovely, and thought, I’d like to make that too. Right now in fact.

And so I did, and it turns out that the recipe is quite lovely. It’s summery and festive, and with sugar-crusted apricot halves peeking through a golden-brown top, it would be show-stopping at a picnic, just as the article describes.

But while I loved the crust and the overall taste of the filling — reminiscent of pecan pie but without that trademark Karo-syrup sweetness — I think I might prefer this tart with peaches or plums. I’m not sure what’s to blame but my apricots oddly developed an almost canned taste during the baking. Has that ever happened to you? It was strange. Or maybe I would just prefer fruit that is cut into pieces, which might not look as pretty, but which might offer a better balance of flavors overall. If any of you out there give this recipe a go, I’d love to hear your thoughts. And last, I should note that a spoonful of cool and tangy crème fraîche as suggested accompanied this tart perfectly.

Description

Source NY Times

FOR THE PASTRY

• 9 tablespoons unsalted butter, chilled and cubed
• 2 1/4 cups flour, plus more as needed
• 1/4 teaspoon salt
• 1/2 cup confectioners’ sugar
• 1 large egg yolk

FOR THE FRANGIPANE

• 7 ounces whole blanched almonds, a bit more than a cup

• 1 cup light brown sugar, plus more for sprinkling

• 14 tablespoons unsalted butter, at room temperature

• 1 vanilla pod, split lengthwise and scraped, pulp reserved and pod discarded

• 1 tablespoon flour

• 2 large eggs, lightly beaten

• 6 medium or 8 small ripe but firm apricots, halved and pitted

• Crème fraîche or whipped cream, for serving*

• This recipe definitely needs something like crème fraîche or whipped cream. I made homemade crème fraîche, which couldn’t be simpler or more fun: Place 2 cups heavy cream in bowl. Add 2 tablespoons of yogurt or 2 tablespoons of buttermilk. Stir to combine. Cover bowl with plastic wrap and let sit at room temperature for 12 to 24 hours. Stir. Mixture will be nice and thick. Store in the fridge until ready to use.

1. To make the pastry: in the bowl of a food processor, combine the butter, flour and salt. Pulse until the mixture resembles very fine bread crumbs. Add the confectioners’ sugar, egg yolk and 2 tablespoons chilled water, and pulse a few times to bring the mixture together. Pour onto a work surface and knead the dough sparingly until smooth, being careful not to overwork it. Flatten into a disk, wrap in plastic and chill for at least 30 minutes or up to 24 hours.
2. To make the frangipane: In a food processor, grind the almonds to a fine powder. Transfer to a bowl. In the food processor, combine 1 cup brown sugar, butter, and vanilla pulp. Process until light and fluffy, then with motor running add the flour and the eggs. Add the ground almonds and pulse to mix evenly. Set aside at room temperature or refrigerate for up to 24 hours. Bring to room temperature and stir before using.
3. To assemble: Lightly flour a cool work surface and roll the pastry into a large disk about 1/4-inch thick. Press into a 9-inch tart pan with a removable base and trim the edge. Chill at least 1 hour.
4. Heat oven to 325 degrees with a large baking sheet on the middle rack. Spread frangipane in the chilled tart pan, and nestle the apricot halves evenly on top, cut sides up. Sprinkle each half with about 1/2 teaspoon brown sugar. Place the tart on the baking sheet and bake until golden, and set, about 1 hour and 15 minutes. If the top appears to be browning too fast, cover loosely with foil.
5. Trim any baked overflow to loosen the edge of the tart. Press up the bottom of the pan to loosen the sides and cool the tart in the pan on a wire rack. When completely cool, serve with crème fraîche or whipped cream.

• Prep Time: 55 minutes
• Cook Time: 1 hours 15 minutes