Upside-Down Apricot Tart

It is surprising that something so easy to make could be as special as this rich, glossy tart made with dried apricots. The tart is cooked upside down, which makes the biscuit-crust pastry extra crisp, while the apricots have a wonderfully intense flavour, cooked in a mixture of butter and sugar. It is a dream when served warm with whipped cream, but if there is any left over, which is unlikely, it is also excellent cold.