Rustic Nectarine Tart

Nectarines are peaches' less-famous siblings. When it comes to the dessert course, a peach is more likely to show up than a nectarine. Peach cobbler, coconut-peach pie, peach melba, peach crumble... and the list goes on. What about nectarines? Is their smooth, plum-like skin not appealing? I have ditched the peaches (for now at least) and jumped over to nectarines this season. Starting with a beautiful, rustic, yet easy nectarine tart. Can you tell I like tarts?! What really makes this tart so great is the puffed-up, sugary crust. And, come on, how could anything made with puff pastry not taste fabulous? Rating: 5 out of 5.




Rustic Nectarine Tart: MarthaStewart.com

Ingredients:
- 1 sheet frozen puff pastry (from a 17.3-ounce package), thawed according to package instructions
- 5 large ripe nectarines (about 1 ¾ pounds) halved, pitted, and sliced ¼ inch thick
- ⅓ cup sugar plus 2 teaspoons for sprinkling
- 1 tablespoon all-purpose flour
- Pinch of salt
- 2 tablespoons seedless red-currant jelly warmed until liquefied

Instructions:
- Preheat oven to 425 degrees. Place folded pastry on a lightly floured work surface; roll out to a 12-by-14-inch rectangle. Trim edges to make even.
- Place pastry on a parchment-lined baking sheet. With a sharp paring knife, lightly score dough to form a 1-inch border. Using a fork, prick dough inside the border every ½ inch. Sprinkle the border with 2 teaspoons sugar. Refrigerate until slightly firm, about 10 minutes (or up to 1 day, covered with plastic wrap).
- Bake chilled dough until puffed and golden brown, 10 to 15 minutes. Meanwhile, in a large bowl, gently toss sliced nectarines with 1 tablespoon flour, remaining ⅓ cup sugar, and salt.
- With a fork, press dough inside border to make level; arrange nectarines in rows on top (or pile nectarines on top and then spread evenly).
- Bake, loosely tented with foil, until nectarines have softened, about 10 minutes.
- Brush nectarines with warm jelly. Let cool to room temperature, about 20 minutes. To serve, cut into eight pieces.


“This rustic nectarine tart is very easy to prepare, and it looks and tastes
just as sophisticated as the ones from a pastry shop or restaurant.”