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Peach Skillet Tart

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This recipe was entered in the contest for A&M Smackdown / Your Best Peach Pie or Tart
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lorinarlock's Notes: On the corner of Silverado Trail and Deer Park Road in St. Helena, there is a small peach orchard. When the peaches are ripe, the owners sell the peaches at a stand right there. They are beautiful...
On the corner of Silverado Trail and Deer Park Road in St. Helena, there is a small peach orchard. When the peaches are ripe, the owners sell the peaches at a stand right there. They are beautiful and there's no way to walk away with less than a box. After eating a few out of hand, I start making smoothies, galettes and last summer this cake-like tart. The crust is basically a batter poured into the skillet and then the peaches are added. It's a great dessert but could be served at breakfast too.

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Serves 6 to 8

1 cup cake flour Ask a question about this ingredient

1/2 teaspoon baking soda Ask a question about this ingredient

1/2 teaspoon baking powder Ask a question about this ingredient

1/2 teaspoon salt Ask a question about this ingredient

1/2 cup sugar Ask a question about this ingredient

6 tablespoons unsalted butter at room temperature Ask a question about this ingredient

1 large egg Ask a question about this ingredient

1/2 cup sourcream Ask a question about this ingredient

1 teaspoon vanilla extract Ask a question about this ingredient

4 cling free peaches, halved Ask a question about this ingredient

1 tablespoon raw sugar Ask a question about this ingredient

Preheat the oven to 350°F. Generously butter an 8-inch cast iron skillet. Lightly coat the butter with flour.
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Stir the cake flour, baking soda, baking powder, and salt together in a medium bowl. Set aside.
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Beat the sugar and butter together until light and fluffy. Beat in the eggs, then add the sour cream and vanilla. Beat until smooth and creamy. Stir in the dry ingredients until well blended.
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Pour the batter into the skillet. Press the peaches into the batter, cut-side up. Sprinkle with the raw sugar. Bake until a skewer inserted in the center comes out clean, about 50 minutes.
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Let cool slightly. Cut into serving pieces.
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8 Comments on Peach Skillet Tart

jams added 8 months ago

I took this to a breakfast and it was gone in a flash. Delicious!

lorinarlock added 8 months ago

Hi Jams,
I'm so glad it was a hit. I hope you have a great weekend.
Lori

lorinarlock added 9 months ago

Thanks, everyone. Like all my other baking endeavors, it's pretty easy and still something I can hold my head up high about--unlike some desserts I've attempted! And this summer--like last--has been so cold it's actually nice to bake something.

hardlikearmour added 9 months ago

Sounds delicious! Yum.

Niknud added 9 months ago

I love skillet cake and yours looks delicious - fantastic picture.

dymnyno added 9 months ago

I am definitely going to make this soon! That peach stand is my favorite too!! I drive by all the time trying to figure out when he's open.(the sign is not always right)