Tieton Apricot Tart with Basil Custard

1 . Stage

Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C).

2 . Stage

Whisk all-purpose flour, whole wheat flour, almond meal, 1 tablespoon sugar, lemon zest, and salt together in a large bowl. Cut in butter with a pastry blender until mixture is in pea-sized crumbles. Stir in buttermilk until dough comes together.

3 . Stage

Press dough evenly over the bottom and 1/2 inch up the sides of a 12x16-inch tart pan or sheet pan.

4 . Stage

Bake in the preheated oven until lightly browned, about 20 minutes. Place pan on a wire rack to cool completely, about 1 hour.

5 . Stage

Whisk egg yolks, 2/3 cup sugar, and cornstarch together in a heavy-bottomed pot. Whisk in milk. Add whole basil sprigs.

6 . Stage

Cook milk mixture over medium heat, whisking constantly, until mixture begins to steam, about 8 minutes. Reduce heat to low. Remove basil sprigs with tongs and discard. Whisk vigorously until custard thickens, about 1 minute.

7 . Stage

Set a wire mesh strainer over a large bowl. Pour custard into the strainer; use a rubber spatula to press it through the strainer into the bowl. Whisk vanilla extract into the custard. Press a piece of plastic wrap directly onto the surface. Refrigerate until cold, about 3 hours.

8 . Stage

Pour cooled custard over crust; spread evenly to edges of crust with a rubber spatula. Arrange apricot slices on top.

9 . Stage

Scoop apricot jam into a small microwave-safe bowl; microwave on high until melted, about 1 minute. Brush jam over apricot slices.