Peach Tarte Tatin Recipe (Video)
Ingredients
- ⅓ cbrown sugar
- 1 tbspbutter
- ¼ cdark rum
- 1 tbspvanilla extract
- ¼ tspsalt
- 4yellow peaches
halved, pitted and peeled
- 1sheet frozen puff pastry
thawed
Directions
- 1
Preheat the oven to 375°F.
- 2
Add brown sugar, butter, rum, vanilla and salt to a medium (8” to 9") cast iron skillet.
- 3
Cook over medium heat, stirring often, until the mixture starts to thicken and darken (about 8 minutes). Be careful not to overcook or you can burn it.
- 4
Lower heat to medium-low and add the peaches (cut side down) to the skillet. Use enough peach halves to fill up the bottom of the pan in one layer.
- 5
Cook until slightly softened, about 5 minutes. Take the skillet off the heat.
- 6
Unroll the puff pastry sheet. Cut out a circle that is about 9” in diameter or slightly wider than the width of the skillet.
- 7
Place the puff pastry round on top of the peaches and tuck edges into the pan.
- 8
Bake in the preheated oven until the pastry is golden and puffed, 35–40 minutes.
- 9
Remove from oven and let cool on a wire rack for 30 minutes.
- 10
To invert the Tarte Tatin onto a serving dish: run a butter knife along the edge of the pastry to separate it from the skillet. With oven mitts, hold the serving dish on top of the skillet and carefully flip it all over. It should release with a couple of gentle shakes.
- 11
Dig in! It can be served with vanilla ice cream, if desired.
Peach Tarte Tatin Recipe (Video)
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About this Recipe
Looking for an easy dessert that truly wows with minimal effort? This peach tarte tatin recipe delivers stunning results, transforming simple, sweet peaches into a caramelized masterpiece right in one pan. It's a delightful way to elevate a humble fruit into an extraordinary treat.
The magic of this one-pan tarte tatin lies in how the yellow peaches simmer directly in butter and brown sugar. As they cook, they absorb the sweet, rich caramel, while also releasing their own juices to infuse the sauce with a deep, natural peach flavor that's simply irresistible. This technique ensures every bite is saturated with buttery, peachy goodness, setting it apart from other fruit desserts.
Prepare for a dessert experience where tender, luscious peaches are bathed in a rich, buttery caramel sauce, all capped with a perfectly golden, flaky puff pastry. Each bite offers a delightful contrast of textures and a balanced sweetness, making it a truly decadent treat. Despite its sophisticated appearance, this easy recipe comes together surprisingly quickly, yielding 6 servings that taste like they came from a gourmet patisserie, all for around 358 calories per serving.
This versatile dessert allows for subtle tweaks to suit your pantry or preferences. If you prefer to skip the dark rum, you can omit it entirely without sacrificing too much flavor; it primarily adds a nuanced depth. For a slightly different aromatic profile, consider adding a pinch of nutmeg or allspice alongside the vanilla extract and salt.
This elegant peach tarte tatin is perfect for a special dinner party or a comforting weekend treat. Serve it warm on its own, or with a dollop of crème fraîche or a scoop of vanilla bean ice cream to complement the rich caramel and tender fruit.