Peach and almond tart recipe

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  • healthy
Serves8
Preparation Time20 mins
Cooking Time20 mins -25
Cost RangeNot
Nutrition Per PortionRDA
Calories390 Kcal20%

This scrumptious tart is made from the winning combination of juicy peaches and ground almonds.

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

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Method

  1. 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.
  2. Beat together the ground almonds, caster sugar and egg and spread over the pastry, leaving a 2cm (3/4in) border on all sides.
  3. 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.
  4. Bake for 20-25 mins until the pastry is crisp and golden brown. Allow to cool for about 10 mins before slicing.

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