Description
Peach Tarte Tatin is a caramelized upside-down tart made with buttery puff pastry and ripe peaches cooked in golden caramel. This elegant yet simple dessert is perfect for showcasing fresh peaches and makes a stunning finale to any meal.
Ingredients
- 4–5 fresh peaches, peeled and sliced
- 3/4 cup granulated sugar
- 1/4 cup unsalted butter
- 1 sheet puff pastry (store-bought or homemade)
- 1 tsp lemon juice (optional)
- 1/2 tsp vanilla extract or ground cinnamon (optional)
- Flour, for dusting
Instructions
Preheat oven to 400°F (200°C).
- In an oven-safe skillet (preferably cast iron), melt the butter over medium heat. Add the sugar and cook, stirring occasionally, until the mixture turns a light amber caramel, about 5–7 minutes.
- Arrange peach slices over the caramel in a circular pattern. Cook for 5–10 minutes until the peaches start to soften. Add lemon juice or cinnamon if desired.
- Roll out the puff pastry on a lightly floured surface and cut it to fit the skillet. Carefully place it over the peaches, tucking in the edges around the fruit.
- Transfer the skillet to the oven and bake for 25–30 minutes, or until the puff pastry is golden and puffed.
- Remove from oven and let rest for 5 minutes. Place a serving plate over the skillet and carefully invert the tart onto the plate.
- Serve warm or at room temperature with vanilla ice cream or whipped cream, if desired.
Notes
- Watch the caramel closely to avoid burning—remove from heat once it turns amber.
- Use ripe but firm peaches for best results.
- To make ahead, bake and store covered in the fridge, then reheat before serving.
- For added flavor, try a splash of bourbon or a sprinkle of fresh herbs like thyme before baking.
- Peeling the peaches is optional, but helps the tart release more cleanly.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 35 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: French
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 310
- Sugar: 28g
- Sodium: 130mg
- Fat: 17g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 38g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 25mg