The name of Irene’s blog, Of Dreams and Sweets, suggests that it should be filled with all things delicious mixed with hints of sugar and spice…and everything nice! It’s true, take her Apple Frangipane Tart, for instance, it would even make the sugarplum faeries swoon. “Beautiful, elegant, [and] delicious” are just three adjectives she uses to describe a dreamy dessert that nicely combines the buttery flavor of almonds with the sweetness of warm baked apples.

But how would one describe the center of this tart, other than delicious? Buttery, I imagine, but the butter is just there to enhance the nutty texture of the almond paste. These yummy ingredients are then combined with apples and…apricot jelly.

The next time you’re looking to impress your friends with something other than a pie, try Irene’s tart. It looks like it takes hours to prepare, but, thankfully, Irene’s posted instructions that are thorough but easy to follow!