Description
Delicious, flaky tartlets filled with sweet peaches and a shiny apricot glaze.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 sheet puff pastry (store-bought or homemade)
- 3 ripe peaches, thinly sliced
- 1/4 cup apricot jam
- 1 tablespoon butter, melted
- 2 tablespoons honey
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1 tablespoon lemon juice
- 1/4 teaspoon cinnamon
- A pinch of salt
- 1 tablespoon sugar (optional for sprinkling)
- Flour for dusting
Instructions
- Prepare the Puff Pastry: Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C). Lightly flour a clean surface and roll out the puff pastry to about 1/8-inch thickness. Cut out circles (about 4 inches in diameter) using a cookie cutter or a glass.
- Prepare the Tartlet Shells: Place the pastry circles into greased tartlet pans, pressing gently to fit. Prick the bottom of the pastry with a fork to prevent puffing. Brush the inside of the pastry shells with melted butter.
- Prepare the Peaches: In a small bowl, mix the honey, vanilla extract, lemon juice, cinnamon, and a pinch of salt. Toss the peach slices in this mixture until well coated.
- Assemble the Tartlets: Arrange the peach slices in concentric circles on the pastry bases, slightly overlapping them. Drizzle a bit of the fruit mixture liquid over the arranged peaches.
- Add the Glaze: Heat the apricot jam in a small saucepan over low heat until it becomes liquid. Brush the liquid jam over the peaches, giving them a shiny glaze.
- Bake: Place the tartlets on a baking sheet and bake for 20-25 minutes or until the pastry is golden brown and the peaches are tender. If desired, sprinkle sugar on top halfway through baking for a caramelized finish.
- Cool and Serve: Allow the tartlets to cool slightly before removing from the tartlet pans. Serve warm or at room temperature.
Notes
- Puff Pastry: Keep it chilled until just before rolling out to ensure it stays nice and flaky.
- Peach Variations: If fresh peaches are unavailable, canned or frozen peaches can be used.
- Enhancements: Add a dollop of whipped cream or a scoop of vanilla ice cream on top before serving for extra indulgence.
- Jam Substitute: If apricot jam isn’t available, peach or apple jelly can be used as an alternative glazing option.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 tartlet