Peach-Nectarine Tart

You won't even need a tart pan for this double-fruit dessert. Simply fold the crust around the peaches and nectarines before baking.

Ingredients:

• Parchment paper
• Vegetable cooking spray
• 3/4 pound peeled nectarines, sliced
• 3/4 pound peeled peaches, sliced 
• 1/2 cup sugar
• 1/3 cup peach preserves
• 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
• 1/4 teaspoon ground allspice
• 1/2 (15-oz.) package refrigerated piecrusts
• 1 tablespoon all-purpose flour
• 1 large egg 
• 1 tablespoon sugar
• Sweet Cream Topping (optional)

Directions:

1. Line baking sheet with parchment paper; coat parchment paper with cooking spray.

2. Preheat oven to 350°. Stir together nectarines, peaches, and next 4 ingredients in a large bowl. Let stand 30 minutes, stirring occasionally.

3. Unroll piecrust on prepared baking sheet. Roll into a 12-inch circle.

4. Drain fruit mixture, reserving liquid. Toss nectarines and peaches in flour.

5. Mound nectarines and peaches in center of piecrust, leaving a 3-inch border. Fold piecrust border up and over fruit, pleating as you go, leaving an opening about 5 inches wide in center.

6. Stir together egg and 1 Tbsp. water. Brush piecrust with egg mixture, and sprinkle with 1 Tbsp. sugar.

7. Bake at 350° for 45 minutes or until filling is bubbly and crust is golden. Carefully transfer tart on parchment paper to a wire rack; cool 20 minutes.

8. Meanwhile, bring reserved nectarine-peach liquid to a boil in a small saucepan over medium heat. Boil 1 to 2 minutes or until slightly thickened. Let cool slightly. Brush or drizzle 1 to 2 Tbsp. hot nectarine-peach liquid over exposed fruit in center of tart. Serve immediately with remaining nectarine-peach syrup, and, if desired, Sweet Cream Topping.

Southern Living
JULY 2008