Peach and almond tart
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This scrumptious tart is made from the winning combination of juicy peaches and ground almonds.
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Prep time: 20 mins
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Cooking time: 20-25 mins
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Serves: 8
Ingredients
- 375g packet ready-rolled puff pastry
- 100g (4oz) ground almonds
- 45ml (3tbsp) caster sugar
- 1 medium egg, beaten
- 40g (11/2oz) butter, melted
- 40g (11/2oz) demerara sugar
- A squeeze of lemon juice
- 5 large peaches, halved, stoned and cut into wedges
Method
- Preheat the oven to 220°C, 425°F, Gas 7. Unroll the pastry and trim the edges with a sharp knife. Place on a damp baking sheet and prick all over with the prongs of a fork.
- Beat together the ground almonds, caster sugar and egg and spread over the pastry, leaving a 2cm (3/4in) border on all sides.
- Mix together the butter, demerara sugar and lemon juice in a large bowl and add the peach wedges. Toss the wedges gently to coat in the butter and sugar then scatter over the top of the almond mixture.
- Bake for 20-25 mins until the pastry is crisp and golden brown. Allow to cool for about 10 mins before slicing.
Nutritional information per portion
- Calories 390(kcal)
This nutritional information is only a guide and is based on 2,000 calories per day. For more information on eating a healthy diet, please visit the Food Standards Agency website.
Guideline Daily Amount for 2,000 calories per day are: 70g fat, 20g saturated fat, 90g sugar, 6g salt.
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