Ginger Peach Tarte Tatin



The Song household is still peach crazy. Today, I opted for a simple tarte Tatin, swapping apples for peaches. A classic tarte Tatin covers caramelized apples with puff pastry. It is baked and then flipped onto a serving dish to reveal a wonderfully simple and delicious dessert akin to a pie but even easier to put together.


In this version, buttery, flaky pastry cushions warm peaches punched up with fresh ginger for a zippy finish. I used a heavenly European-style cultured salted butter I found at Trader Joe’s that tempered the sweetness and added a lovely tang. Serve a slice of this decadent treat plain or with whipped cream or ice cream. Either way, it’ll disappear in a day. Enjoy and happy baking!


Ingredients

3 large peaches, peeled and pitted
1/3 cup cultured salted butter (or regular salted butter)
¼ cup plus 2 Tbsp. sugar
½ Tbsp. freshly grated ginger
1 sheet frozen puff pastry, thawed
Fresh whipped cream or ice cream for serving



Preparation

• Cut each peach into 6 wedges and set aside.
• In a medium saucepan, melt the butter over high heat. Reduce the heat to medium-low and add the sugar, swirling the pan every so often until the sugar caramelizes to a light brown, 12 to 15 minutes.
• Remove from heat and add the ginger, then the peaches in a tight, even layer, making sure each wedge touches the bottom of the pan.
• Return the pan to the stove over medium-low and cook, stirring occasionally, 20 to 25 minutes, until the peaches have softened and the caramel is thick and syrupy.
• Preheat the oven to 375 degrees. Spray a 9-inch round cake pan or pie pan with nonstick spray.
• Pour the peaches into the pan and spread into an even layer. Cover with the puff pastry, then use a sharp knife to trim any overhanging dough so it fits inside the pan. Cut several small slits in the top to release moisture during baking. Bake 25 to 30 minutes, until puffed and golden brown.
• Let cool 10 minutes. Use a sharp knife to run it along the edge of the pastry so nothing sticks. Place the serving dish on top of the tarte, then quickly invert the cake pan, flipping the tart onto the serving dish. (Tap a bit if the tart sticks.) Slice and serve warm with ice cream or whipped cream.