Nectarine Tart 5*****

Isabelle's Nectarine Tart

Isabelle and her sister Sara are two of the sweetest and most gifted girls.  They attribute many of their culinary skills to their phenomenal grandmother Alice.  I also want to add, Alice at 80 received a new pair of skis last Christmas and she continues to hit the trails daily in ski season in Switzerland where she lives.  

Ingredients:

1 cup all-purpose flour

2 teaspoons baking powder

1/4 rounded teaspoon salt

1/2 cup unsalted butter, room temp

3/4 cup + 1/2 tablespoon sugar, divided*

2 large eggs

1 teaspoon vanilla

2+ nectarines, cut in 1/2" wedges*

1/2 teaspoon grated nutmeg

9" springform pan

*TIP:   Isabelle suggests less sugar (1/2 cup)  and more nectarines (5)

Directions:

Sift together the flour baking powder, and salt,  set aside.

Beat the butter and sugar until pale and fluffy.  Isabelle recommends 1/2 cup sugar).  Add eggs one at a time then add the vanilla and nutmeg. 

Combine the dry ingredients with the wet ingredients and mix well until the flour is thoroughly mixed.  The batter will be sticky like a pizza dough.  

Prepare the springform pan.  Spread the batter evenly.  Scatter the nectarine wedges in a design on the top.  Sprinkle with 1/2 tablespoon sugar.

Bake at 350 degrees for 45 - 50 minutes.  Cool 10 minutes and then remove the sides of the pan.  Allow to cool to warm and serve.