Use plums or apples or pears in this recipe
Heat oven to 200c
Halve the fruit removing the stones
Put a small ovenproof frying pan on a medium heat
Add the sugar and let it melt . DO NOT stir the sugar - swirl the pan . Cook until the sugar caramelises and turns a golden brown
Take off of the heat and stir through the cubes butter
Keep stirring as it thickens this will take 2-3 minutes
Place the apricots into the caramel cut side down
Let it cool for 15- 20 minutes
Roll your the pastry .
Use a dinner plate as your guide and cut out a circle
Place on top of the fruit and push down the sides
Bake for 20-25 minutes until the pastry is golden
Let the tart stand for a couple of minutes then quickly and carefully turn it onto a plate .
Serve with vanilla ice cream
Servings 6