PRETTY PEACH TART

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When ripe peaches finally arrive at local fruit stands, this is the first recipe I reach for. The tart is perfection-a delightful way to celebrate spring's arrival! You can make the tart with other varieties of fruit, too. -Lorraine Caland, Shuniah, Ontario

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Desserts

Time 1h10m

Yield 8 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 12

1/4 cup butter, softened
3 tablespoons sugar
1/4 teaspoon ground nutmeg
1 cup all-purpose flour
FILLING:
2 pounds peaches (about 7 medium), peeled and sliced
1/3 cup sugar
2 tablespoons all-purpose flour
1/4 teaspoon ground cinnamon
1/8 teaspoon almond extract
1/4 cup sliced almonds
Whipped cream, optional

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 375°. Cream butter, sugar and nutmeg until light and fluffy, 5-7 minutes. Beat in flour until blended (mixture will be dry). Press firmly onto bottom and up sides of an ungreased 9-in. fluted tart pan with removable bottom., Place on a baking sheet. Bake on a middle oven rack until lightly browned, 10-12 minutes. Cool on a wire rack., In a large bowl, toss peaches with sugar, flour, cinnamon and extract; add to crust. Sprinkle with almonds., Bake tart on a lower oven rack until crust is golden brown and peaches are tender, 40-45 minutes. Cool on a wire rack. If desired, serve with whipped cream.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 222 calories, Fat 8g fat (4g saturated fat), Cholesterol 15mg cholesterol, Sodium 46mg sodium, Carbohydrate 36g carbohydrate (21g sugars, Fiber 3g fiber), Protein 4g protein.

Ruan van wyngaard
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Followed the recipe to a T, and it turned out perfectly! The peaches were cooked just right and the crust was flaky and buttery. Will definitely be making this again.


Oke Zainab
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The filling was bursting with peachy goodness and the crust was crispy and flaky. I loved the addition of the glaze, which gave the tart a lovely sheen. Overall, this was a great recipe and I will definitely be making it again.


Subash Budha
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This peach tart was a delightful treat! The combination of sweet, ripe peaches and buttery, flaky crust was simply irresistible. I followed the recipe exactly and the tart turned out perfectly. I especially loved the glaze, which added a beautiful sh