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Brown Butter Peach Tart

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This tart is a perfect summer treat with a buttery crust and sweet peach filling, creating a comforting dessert that’s great for any occasion.

  • Total Time: 1 hour 10 minutes
  • Yield: 8 servings 1x

Ingredients

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  • 1⅓ cup (167 g) all-purpose flour
  • ½ cup (110 g) dark brown sugar
  • ½ teaspoon (2 g) baking powder
  • 10 tablespoons (140 g) salted butter, cold
  • 1 lb (454 g) peaches, cut into chunks (thawed if frozen), about 3 cups
  • ⅓ cup (73 g) dark brown sugar
  • 1 tablespoon (15 ml) fresh lemon juice
  • 1 teaspoon (2 ml) pure vanilla extract
  • ½ teaspoon (1 g) ground cinnamon
  • 2 teaspoons (4 g) cornstarch
  • 1 tablespoon (14 g) brown butter
  • Pinch of salt
  • 2 tablespoons (28 g) brown butter
  • 1 cup (120 g) powdered sugar, sifted
  • 2 tablespoons (30 ml) whole milk, plus more if needed
  • ½ teaspoon (2 ml) pure vanilla extract

Instructions

  • Preheat the oven to 375°F (190°C).
  • Whisk together flour, baking powder, and dark brown sugar.
  • Cut cold butter into small cubes and mix into the dry ingredients until pea-sized clumps form.
  • Reserve ½ cup of the mixture, press the rest into a tart pan.
  • Bake the crust for 10-13 minutes until lightly golden; let it cool.
  • Brown 4 tablespoons of salted butter in a saucepan.
  • Toss peach chunks with cinnamon, brown sugar, cornstarch, remaining brown butter, lemon juice, and salt.
  • Simmer the peach mixture for about 5 minutes until it thickens.
  • Pour filling into the baked crust, sprinkle reserved crust mixture on top.
  • Bake for 30-35 minutes until crumb topping is golden brown; let it cool completely.
  • Whisk brown butter, powdered sugar, vanilla, and milk for icing, drizzle over the tart.

Notes

Keep butter cold for a flaky crust.
Use ripe peaches for the best flavor.

  • Author: Jesseca
  • Prep Time: 20 minutes
  • Cook Time: 50 minutes
  • Category: Dessert
  • Method: Baking
  • Cuisine: American

Nutrition

  • Calories: 320
  • Sugar: 25
  • Sodium: 180
  • Fat: 15
  • Saturated Fat: 9
  • Unsaturated Fat: 5
  • Trans Fat: 0
  • Carbohydrates: 45
  • Fiber: 2
  • Protein: 3
  • Cholesterol: 30