Apricot Tart Recipe with Streusel – Oma's Aprikosen-Streusel-Tarte

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This German streusel fruit tart, Obstkuchen mit Streusel, uses either fresh or canned fruit, such as apricots, peaches, cherries. A delicious treat, just like Oma bakes.

Make this apricot tart recipe with streusel, aprikosen-streuseltarte, using either fresh or canned fruit, or substitute with other fruit, such as peaches or cherries. A delicious German treat, just like Oma used to make.

It's such a quick and easy dessert that tastes great warm or cold, especially when topped with whipped cream!

If you like streusel, you'll really love this tart. Why? Because the whole tart is made of streusel! Half is pressed into the bottom of the tart pan, then the fruit is put on top.

Over the fruit, you sprinkle the rest of the streusel. Easy? You bet!

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• "Streusel" comes from the German word "streuen" which means to sprinkle or scatter
• Streusel is traditionally a crumbly mix of one part butter, one part sugar, and two parts flour
• Streusel usually tops muffins, pies, and cakes, giving a sweet crunch
• Chopped nuts and spices can be added to the streusel
• WARNING: Streusel tastes so good raw as well as baked, it's easy to sneak some off the cake before serving… keep an eye on hubby, the kids, and yourself if you want to have the cake covered with streusel when you serve it ;)

Tips On Making This Apricot Tart Recipe

• Use either fresh or well-drained canned fruits.
• If using fresh apricots: To make peeling apricots easier, cut an "X" in the apricots. Dip them in boiling water for several seconds and then into cold water. Peel and cut in half, removing pits.
• For a different flavor, you can add some chopped candied ginger to the crumb mixture. Delicious!

How To Make This Apricot Streusel Tart

If this is your first time making an apricot pie or tart, this is a great recipe to start with. You'll be pleasantly surprised at how easy it is to make, especially since there's no need to get the rolling pin out to make a more time-consuming pie crust.

Instead of a pastry crust, this tart dough is made entirely of delectable streusel, which is also sprinkled over the tart filling.

Start by blanching the apricots by placing them in boiling water for 20 seconds, and then plunging them immediately into ice-cold water. This will make the skin peel off easily.

Cut the peeled apricots in half and remove the pits. This fruit tart can also be made with apricot wedges or apricot slices, but that will require a little more time.

For the streusel, combine ½ cup + 2 tablespoons (142 grams) unsalted butter at room temperature, just over ¼ cup (50 grams) sugar, 1 teaspoon (5 milliliters) vanilla extract, a pinch of salt, and 1¾ cups (228 grams) all-purpose flour in a large mixing bowl and stir until the mixture turns into fine crumbs. Using your hands works great. You can also use a food processor if you prefer.

Evenly press half of the streusel over the bottom and sides of the pan, and sprinkle with 2 tablespoons (16 grams) of ground almonds.

Place apricot halves over the crust. Sprinkle remaining streusel over apricots.

Bake in a preheated oven for 30 to 40 minutes until golden brown. Remove from oven and cool on a wire rack.

It is delicious served warm or cold, especially with a dollop of whipped cream or a scoop of vanilla ice cream. Lecker!

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Apricot Tart Recipe with Streusel – Oma's Aprikosen-Streusel-Tarte

German streusel fruit tarts, obstkuchen mit streusel, use either fresh or canned summer fruits, such as apricots, peaches, or cherries.

In this particular recipe, the tartness of the apricots combined with the sweet buttery streusel is such a delicious treat!

Prep Time:

15 minutes

Bake Time:

30 minutes

Total Time:

45 minutes

Servings:

Makes 8 slices

Ingredients:

• 1 pound (454 grams) fresh apricots or 1½ to 2 cans well-drained fruit
• ½ cup + 2 tablespoons (142 grams) unsalted butter, room temperature
• ⅜ cup (75 grams) granulated sugar
• 1 teaspoon (5 milliliters) vanilla extract
• pinch of salt
• 1¾ cups (228 grams) all-purpose flour
• 2 tablespoons (16 grams) ground almonds (optional)

Instructions:

1. To peel apricots, blanch in boiling water for 20 seconds and then plunge into ice water. The skins should peel off easily. Cut in half with a sharp knife and remove pits.
2. Preheat oven to 375°F (190°C). Grease a 9-inch tart pan (with or without a removable bottom) and dust with flour.
3. To make the streusel, put butter, sugar, vanilla, salt, and flour into a large bowl or food processor and mix until crumbly.
4. Put half the crumb mixture into the tart tin and evenly press down over the bottom and sides of the pan to make the crust.
5. Sprinkle with ground almonds, if using.
6. Place apricot halves, cut side down, on top of the crust. Sprinkle remaining streusel evenly over fruit. 
7.  Bake for 30 to 40 minutes, until nicely browned. Cool in the pan on a wire rack. Remove the cooled cake from the pan and place it on a serving plate.
8. Serve warm or cold with a dollop of whipped cream or a scoop of vanilla ice cream.

Notes/Hints:

• Use either fresh or well-drained canned fruits.
• Try using brown sugar instead.
• Make it an apricot almond tart by replacing the vanilla with almond extract and mixing some sliced almonds with the streusel.
• For extra sweetness and apricot flavor, spread a thin layer of apricot jam along the tart crust before sprinkling with ground almonds.
• For a different flavor, you can add some chopped candied ginger to the crumb mixture. Delicious!
• If you have peaches and cherries, then you'll want to make this streusel cake!

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Updated on May 17, 2026

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