Chef John's Peach Tartlets
Delicate and aromatic, these peach tartlets sing with the exotic warmth of Chinese five-spice. The sweet, juicy peaches are perfectly complemented by the blend of anise, ginger, cinnamon, cloves, and fennel, creating a sophisticated and unforgettable dessert.
Nutrition
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Carbohydrate
32 g
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Cholesterol
31 mg
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Fiber
2 g
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Protein
4 g
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Saturated Fat
6 g
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Sodium
284 mg
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Sugar
9 g
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Fat
20 g
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Unsaturated Fat
0 g
DIRECTIONS
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01 Step
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5 mins
Preheat oven to 375 degrees F (190 degrees C). Line a baking sheet with a silicone baking mat. (5 minutes)
02 Step
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5 mins
In a small bowl, whisk together the sugar and Chinese five-spice powder. In another small bowl, beat the egg and water together to create an egg wash. (5 minutes)
03 Step
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10 mins
Melt the butter in a large skillet over medium heat. Once melted and shimmering, arrange the peach wedges in a single layer in the skillet. Sprinkle the sugar mixture evenly over the peaches. Cook, turning the peaches gently once, until the sugar is melted, bubbling, and the syrup has a light caramel color, about 2 minutes. Carefully transfer the peaches and syrup to a bowl and allow them to cool completely. (10 minutes)
04 Step
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15 mins
Unfold the pie crusts on a lightly floured surface. Using a 4 1/2-inch round cookie cutter or a sharp knife, cut out eight rounds from the pie crusts. Place the rounds on the prepared baking sheet and gently fold the edges of each crust up to form a 1/2-inch rim, pinching to secure if needed. Brush the inside of each crust generously with the egg wash. (15 minutes)
05 Step
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10 mins
Arrange the peach slices artfully in the center of each tart. Place 2 peach slices with the pit-sides facing each other, and then place 1 peach slice in the center, skin-side up, in between the other two peaches. Drizzle the remaining syrup evenly over the peaches in each tartlet. (10 minutes)
06 Step
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20 mins
Bake in the preheated oven until the crusts are golden brown and the peaches are tender and bubbling, about 15 minutes. Let cool slightly before serving. (20 minutes cooling)
For an extra layer of flavor, try adding a splash of Amaretto liqueur to the peaches while they are cooling.
If you don't have Chinese five-spice powder, you can make your own blend by combining equal parts of ground cinnamon, ground cloves, ground fennel seeds, ground star anise, and white pepper.
Serve the tartlets warm with a scoop of vanilla ice cream or a dollop of whipped cream for an extra indulgent dessert.
RECIPE REVIEWS
Avarage Rating:
4.8/ 5 ( 14 Ratings)
Total Reviews: (3)
Lora Berge
May 15, 2025I didn't have peaches on hand, so I substituted nectarines. They were still delicious! This recipe is very versatile.
Margaret Feil
Mar 18, 2025These tartlets are amazing! The five-spice powder adds such a unique and delicious flavor. My family loved them!
Destany Gislason
Dec 19, 2024I followed the recipe exactly, and they turned out perfectly. The crust was flaky, and the peaches were perfectly cooked. Will definitely make these again!