There are few treats more tempting than those shiny fruit tartlets with their mirror ... It wasn't until much later that I discovered how much better a tart is when covered in the real stuff.

For an unconventional twist, we love embellishing the crust with pistachios, and topping the tart with a drizzle of chestnut honey or a dollop of passion-fruit cream. One of our favorite ...

For the decoration ... over the top of the tart. Warm the apricot jam over a low heat then pass through a fine sieve. Brush the warm apricot jam over the top of the fruit to glaze.