A sliver of fresh apricot tart with a glass of Sauternes strikes me as one of the world's great food and wine marriages. At the farmers' market, look for apricots that are ripe but firm.
Verlet is a tiny tea and coffee shop that also serves good homemade pastries. Anyone who loves apricots will love this simple, homey pie. Be sure to use fresh, not canned, apricots.
I've made this for many years and it's delicious. You can serve a single apricot in each glass with a little of the brandy. The apricots plump up and are pretty potent!
Tip: Six fresh apricots can be substituted for 8.75 ounce can apricot halves. To prepare sauce using fresh apricots, coarsely chop one pitted apricot; set aside. In food processor bowl with metal blade or in blender container. Puree 4 pitted apricots with 1/4 cup water and 2 tablespoons honey; set aside. Continue as directed above.
