Description
A delightful peach tart that captures the essence of summer with its buttery crust and juicy peach filling.
Ingredients
Scale
- 5–6 medium fresh peaches, sliced
- 1 tart crust (store-bought or homemade)
- 1/2 cup granulated sugar
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1/2 teaspoon almond extract (optional)
- 1 tablespoon lemon juice
- 1 tablespoon cornstarch
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C).
- If making a homemade tart crust, combine flour, cold butter, and a pinch of salt until crumbly. Add cold water until a dough forms, and chill for at least 30 minutes.
- Slice the peaches and mix them with sugar, lemon juice, and cornstarch. Let sit for 15 minutes.
- Roll out the chilled dough and place it in the tart pan, poking holes in the bottom.
- Pour the peach mixture into the crust, arranging the slices attractively.
- Bake for 35-40 minutes until the crust is golden and juices bubble.
- Cool for 15 minutes before slicing and serve with whipped cream or ice cream.
Notes
For a gluten-free option, use a gluten-free tart crust. Consider adding nutmeg or cinnamon for extra flavor.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 40 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: French
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 250
- Sugar: 15g
- Sodium: 150mg
- Fat: 10g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 35g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 25mg
Keywords: peach tart, summer dessert, French pastry, family recipe, peach dessert