La Tartine Gourmande
August 10, 2007

When the Season Offers Apricots — Quand les abricots sont de saison

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I looked at them and kept wondering how it was possible to obtain such beautiful natural shades:

Red and Yellow, into Orange.

They simply inspired me to photograph them.

Perfect to the taste,

So juicy and sweet!

Their fate?

In a tart,

As is typical of me.

But you have to come back for this one.

Really!

I am addicted to how special it is.

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  1. I’ve never had fresh apricots, only dried. These tarts are gorgeous, Bea!

    Comment by Kat — On August, 10th, 2007 at 7:58 am

  2. I’m coming back to see how these will turn out. Lovely photos of the apricot!

    Comment by veron — On August, 10th, 2007 at 8:23 am

  3. J’aime beaucoup les abricots et tes tartelettes sont si mignonnes

    Comment by bergeou — On August, 10th, 2007 at 8:32 am

  4. We are just getting fresh apricots in the farmers’ markets now. I’ve been eating them like candy!

    Comment by Lydia — On August, 10th, 2007 at 8:39 am

  5. I have to say that, that bowl is cute. Too bad I can’t get apricots at my farmer’s market, but I got apples!

    Comment by Jerry — On August, 10th, 2007 at 9:09 am

  6. What beautiful photos! I abhor dried apricots, but the fresh fruit are so marvellous - and I love those tarts with fresh apricot and (I think) pistachio! Shall wait to see the recipe :)

    Comment by Ellie — On August, 10th, 2007 at 9:11 am

  7. Ah, l’abricot ! Un fruit absolument divin, mon préféré ! Tes photos sont alléchantes, comme toujours, mais quel dommage de cuire les abricots, qui sont si bons crus…

    Comment by mingoumango — On August, 10th, 2007 at 9:18 am

  8. have yet to see them in such beutiful color here in ny.

    Comment by pessy — On August, 10th, 2007 at 9:56 am

  9. Apricots! Such beautiful images. They really do this not only great looking, but also great tasting fruit justice. Tree-ripe, still warm from the sun, they are a great snack, cooked even more imature ones develop their magic fragrance. Yours look like the small-sized variety that is available here in Vienna, called Rosenmarillen (rose apricots). Rosenmarillen come from the Wachau Region, on the Danube, 40 miles west of Vienna. I like apricot tarts in any variety, best when combined with almonds in any form, or the apricot filled dumplings. I was looking for your tart recipe, but couldn’t figure out where it is located. Will be back to look some more.

    Comment by Merisi's Vienna For Beginners — On August, 10th, 2007 at 10:24 am

  10. The last shot looks like flowers, Bea. You’ve captured the apricot so wonderfully!

    Comment by Anita — On August, 10th, 2007 at 10:39 am

  11. Trop tout… trop beaux tes abricots et trop bonnes ces tartelettes.

    Comment by mamina — On August, 10th, 2007 at 10:58 am

  12. I’m not sure what is more gorgeous - the natural apricots, or the tart you made out of them! How is it that you take such great photographs too?! Looks delicious.

    Comment by Hillary — On August, 10th, 2007 at 11:30 am

  13. Tes photos sont à tomber par terre, franchement. Que de belles couleurs!

    Comment by Lisanka — On August, 10th, 2007 at 11:39 am

  14. Tes photos me laissent sans voix, c’est si évidemment beau!

    Comment by Lauriana — On August, 10th, 2007 at 11:44 am

  15. Magnifiques photos! Tellement belles…

    Comment by Rosa — On August, 10th, 2007 at 1:30 pm

  16. oh i know i’d love this tart - i made apricot jam with pistachios last year, a heavenly combination! and if something looks as good as your tartlets, how could anyone resist at all?

    Comment by johanna — On August, 10th, 2007 at 1:40 pm

  17. Can’t wait for the recipe Bea! I love apricots and I really can’t find tasty ones here. Enjoy them!

    Comment by Tartelette — On August, 10th, 2007 at 1:40 pm

  18. Oh, j’adore les abricots et quelle jolie tarte, j’ai hâte de découvrir la recette

    Comment by Fabienne — On August, 10th, 2007 at 2:34 pm

  19. I love apricots… unfortunately this year no good apricots arrived to Stockholm but I the nectarines (from Italy) are really good this summer. Beautiful photos!
    Ciao.

    Comment by Orchidea — On August, 10th, 2007 at 2:36 pm

  20. Je trouve les abricots, et tous les fruits ronds en général, naturellement “photogéniques”, voire parfois érotiques de part leurs formes et leurs couleurs.
    Bien à toi
    verO

    Comment by verO — On August, 10th, 2007 at 3:56 pm

  21. You should try the dessert from Mamina…I made it the other day (it’s on my blog) and it is sooooooo good! I really like your tart too but I am not too difficult…

    Comment by Lolotte — On August, 10th, 2007 at 4:30 pm

  22. je ne comprends pas grand chose en anglais mais les photos sont sublimes… Ca donne faim!

    Comment by la voisine — On August, 10th, 2007 at 4:59 pm

  23. stunning pictures. Such a clean but warm contrast.

    Comment by Ales — On August, 10th, 2007 at 6:15 pm

  24. Beautiful apricots…the reddish tint on the orange make them look oh-so-beautiful.

    Comment by Rasa Malaysia — On August, 11th, 2007 at 12:01 pm

  25. I’ve never seen apricots quite like that, they look almost peachy. They’re just beautiful. I definitely will come back to hear about the tart - there are plenty of apricots to be had lately and though I made (and blogged about) one apricot tart recently, I’m in search of another recipe.

    Comment by Annemarie — On August, 11th, 2007 at 5:01 pm

  26. Oh, how beautiful. I wish I could taste those tarts!

    Comment by Jeni — On August, 11th, 2007 at 8:01 pm

  27. beautiful pictures! i especially like the daisies :)

    Comment by candy — On August, 11th, 2007 at 10:33 pm

  28. Wow, i like it very much

    and i cook them before,also it isn’t as beautiful as bea’s

    http://blog.sina.com.cn/s/blog_48c44d7501000bw9.html#

    Comment by YOYO's Food — On August, 12th, 2007 at 3:00 am

  29. Whee, first you blow my mind with the fresh apricots and then you zap me with the tarts Béa! Could I please have both.
    I need apricots today!

    Comment by MyKitchhenInHalfCups — On August, 12th, 2007 at 5:00 am

  30. Fresh apricots are so delicious! The pictures look beautiful, as always. You are an amazing artist.

    Comment by Emilie — On August, 12th, 2007 at 4:56 pm

  31. So glad you dropped by my blog or I would never have found you — I adore the photos of the apricots, aren’t they the most precious fruit! Beautiful Blog, really inspiring.

    Comment by lynda — On August, 12th, 2007 at 6:20 pm

  32. I love apricots and have been cooking with them more than ever this year. Your tarts are stupendous!

    Comment by Chris — On August, 12th, 2007 at 8:47 pm

  33. I just bought similar little tart tins and have been waiting to try them out - this will be just the thing. As it is the season … I recently posted a recipe for ‘apricot and rosemary’ jam you might like :)
    http://www.asweetpea.wordpress.com

    Comment by Sweet Pea — On August, 13th, 2007 at 4:30 am

  34. Been away from reading blogs for a bit — congratulations on all your pubs and the well deserved award! Yay you (and yay, apricots!)

    Comment by Christine (myplateoryours) — On August, 13th, 2007 at 6:26 am

  35. Il y a pire destin que de finir en si jolies tartes.

    Comment by Gracianne — On August, 13th, 2007 at 7:10 am

  36. I’ll definitely come back for the recipe! That looks terrific! :) Mmmm…

    Comment by joey — On August, 13th, 2007 at 7:29 am

  37. Fresh apricots … Never actually seen that — I think. Odd, because I’ve always loved the dry ones, so one would think I bought them if I saw them. Got to go out and search.

    Beautiful pictures, Bea.

    Comment by Christina at Ramble Magazine — On August, 13th, 2007 at 9:24 am

  38. Bea, these photos are just stunning. You’ve inspired me to buys some apricots and try the tart myself. With pistachios? Why don’t I buys fresh apricots more often? They really are lovely.

    Comment by Figs Olives Wine — On August, 13th, 2007 at 10:45 am

  39. Bea
    Why are they much more expensive than peaches for the past few seasons?
    I have to admit I don’t buy abricots very often.
    Serge

    Comment by Serge Lescouarnec — On August, 13th, 2007 at 1:32 pm

  40. Love the color on those apricots, they’re so gorgeous!

    Comment by Amy — On August, 13th, 2007 at 3:36 pm

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  42. Thank you!

    Comment by Béa — On August, 14th, 2007 at 6:43 am

  43. I bought some apricots yesterday and spent the whole journey home marvelling at their subtle colouring. Too gorgeous! Your photos are truly inspiring, as always :)

    Comment by Jeanne — On August, 14th, 2007 at 10:37 am

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