Peach & Lavender Tartlets
Sweet peaches and a hint of lavender encased in a buttery pastry. Because what's a picnic without a tartlet?
Peach& Lavender Tartlets Recipe
Prep Time: 1 hour 30 minutes (includes chilling time for pastry)
Cook Time: 30 minutes
Total Time: 2 hours
Serves: 4
Ingredients for Pastry:
- 1 1/4 cups all-purpose flour, plus more for dusting
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 teaspoon sugar
- 1/2 cup (1 stick) unsalted butter, cold and diced
- 2-4 tablespoons ice water
Ingredients for Filling:
- 4 ripe peaches, peeled and sliced
- 2 tablespoons sugar, or to taste
- 1 tablespoon dried culinary lavender
- 1 teaspoon lemon juice
- 1/4 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1 tablespoon all-purpose flour
- 1 egg, beaten (for egg wash)
- Additional sugar for sprinkling
Instructions:
1. Pastry Preparation:
> In a large bowl, mix together the flour, salt, and sugar.
> Add the butter and work it in with your fingertips until the mixture resembles coarse crumbs.
> Sprinkle with ice water, 1 tablespoon at a time, mixing with a fork until the dough comes together.
> Form the dough into a disk, wrap it in plastic, and chill for at least 1 hour.
2. Filling Preparation
> In a bowl, gently toss the sliced peaches with sugar, lavender, lemon juice, vanilla extract, and flour. Let sit for about 15 minutes for the flavors to meld.
3. Assembling the Tartlets
> Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C).
> On a floured surface, roll out the chilled dough to about 1/8 inch thickness. Cut out circles larger than the diameter of your tartlet pans.
> Press the dough into each tartlet pan and trim the edges.
> Prick the bottom of the dough with a fork to prevent puffing during baking.
> Divide the peach mixture among the tartlet shells.
> Fold over any excess dough onto the filling for a rustic look, and brush with egg wash. Sprinkle with a bit more sugar.
> Bake for 25-30 minutes, or until the pastry is golden brown and the peaches are tender.
4. Serve
> Allow to cool before serving, perhaps with a dollop of whipped cream or a light dusting of powdered sugar.
The combination of sweet peaches with the floral notes of lavender encased in a flaky, buttery pastry offers a delightful taste of summer with a touch of Provencal charm. Enjoy your tartlets!