Homemade Peach Tart Recipe (2024)

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What spices go best with peaches? ›

Ginger, cinnamon, cardamom, clove and nutmeg give warmth and gentle spice to peaches, while herbs like basil, tarragon, thyme and rosemary add earthy notes to peach desserts.

Peach flavor affinities: Almonds, hazelnuts, pecans; apricots, blackberries, blueberries, raspberries, cherries, red currants, plums, citrus fruits (lemon, lime, orange); basil, cinnamon basil, Mexican tarragon; cinnamon, cloves, ginger, vanilla; brown sugar, caramel, honey, maple syrup; bourbon, brandy, Cassis, ...

Walnuts and peaches pair so well together because of the savory-sweet harmony of flavors. These recipes all show how simple and easy it is to create exciting dishes using just a few staple ingredients, California walnuts, and juicy peaches.

Donut peaches are small, squished-looking fruits that some people consider the sweetest of all. They come in white-fleshed varieties that are soft, juicy and super sweet. Other contenders for the sweetest peach are Redhaven, Red Globe, Polly and Elberta varieties.

Note: Always use ripe peaches for baking, as underripe peaches will not soften enough during baking and will result in a tough texture.

Ascorbic acid, commercial mixtures of fruit fresh or fruit preserver and lemon juice keep the color of peaches fresh and bright when serving fresh and in frozen storage.

Peach and Ginger: The spicy heat of ginger pairs excellently with the juicy, sweet notes of peach, creating a zesty and invigorating blend. Peach and Dark Chocolate: The bitterness of dark chocolate perfectly complements the sweetness of peach, creating a decadently rich and fruity experience.

By coating the peaches with a bit of lemon juice before freezing, the fruit maintains its color and quality without added sugar. You can also use ground vitamin C (as Alton Brown suggests), or use a fruit-preserving product such as Ball's Fruit Fresh in place of the lemon juice.

Thankfully, there are plenty of ways to use up those overripe peaches, like peach pies, peach cobbler, peach cakes, peach smoothies, and even peach ice cream. Cooked peaches also make a great companion for more savory dishes, especially when they're combined with chicken or pork.

Peaches are a great source of vitamin A and fiber. In small, cut-up pieces the flesh of a peach is safe for your dog. But, like any food that's not a regular part of his diet, peaches can cause some stomach upset, most commonly temporary diarrhea. Don't share canned or preserved peaches with your dog.

Why do you boil peaches? ›

Blanching peaches loosens their skin and makes them super easy to peel. The heat helps separate the skin from the peaches so the peels slip off, rather than being needed to be cut off. Put the peaches in the boiling water, making sure they are entirely submerged. Blanch them for 40 seconds.

PEACH TREE: Grape, Garlic, Onion and Asparagus may be planted under or near peach trees. In particular garlic may help repel peach tree borers which are a big problem for peach growers. Keep Potato, Tomato and Raspberry away from peaches.

The secret is apricot pits. The pits of apricots, nectarines, peaches and plums all contain a kernel that tastes astonishingly like an almond. Not a sweet almond, but one with a rounded nutty flavor that ends bitter. And they can be used in ways other nuts cannot.

The best peaches are packed with a sweet, amber-colored juice that is really distinctive, so it's best not to have it compete with more pungent cheeses. Instead, pair peaches with a young, soft goat cheese. For a simple snack or lunch, spread the goat cheese on a nice crusty piece of toast.

Sprinkle sliced apples with cinnamon. Poach pears in apple juice with a twist of lemon peel and a pod of star anise. Defrost frozen blueberries in the microwave and bring them back to life with some lemon zest and grated nutmeg. Try a dash of ground cloves on canned peaches.

Sad peaches are so very disappointing. I'd suggest grilling or roasting them to caramelize their sugars or poaching them in simple syrup: Recipe: Grilled Peaches with Bourbon Vanilla Whipped Cream. Poached Apricots with Vanilla and Cardamom.

And my Sweet & Sour Tajín Peaches & Strawberries may just be my favorite way to eat them yet. They are a little sweet, a little salty, and a little spicy, for a flavor that truly cannot be beat!