Stone fruit, like peaches, nectarines, and plums, are in season here so I’ve been buying them in droves. (Apparently as soon as I get to the market I forget that it’s only Mike and I that I’m buying food for! :) ) There are so many great ways to use up an overabundance of fruit, such as pies, cobblers, crisps, and jams, but instead of making something sweet with the fruit I wanted something savory. This tart is a nice balance of flavors and the great thing is you can customize it with your favorite stone fruit. It makes a really lovely appetizer, snack, or addition to brunch.
I’m sending this recipe to Chaya of Sweet and Savory for My Meatless Mondays!
Savory Stone Fruit Tart
(Yield: 9 appetizer-sized servings)
1 TB balsamic vinegar
1 TB honey
Dash salt and pepper
1 sheet (½ lb) puff pastry
3 small-medium (about 10-12 oz) nectarines (or any stone fruit you like), thinly sliced
2 oz goat cheese, crumbled
1 egg beaten with 1 TB water (for eggwash)
Fresh mint leaves (optional, for garnish)
If frozen, thaw the puff pastry at room temperature for 40 minutes. Preheat the oven to 375F and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
In a small saucepan over medium-low heat, combine the balsamic vinegar, honey, and a dash of salt and pepper; stir and simmer until slightly thickened (about 1-2 minutes).
Unfold the puff pastry so that it forms a 9- by 10-inch rectangle (or roll it out with a light dusting of four so that it forms a rectangle this size). Place the puff pastry on top of the prepared baking sheet. Line up the nectarine slices in 3 columns on the puff pastry so that they overlap slightly, leaving a 1-inch border all the way around. Sprinkle the crumbled goat cheese on top, then drizzle on the balsamic reduction. Lightly brush the border with eggwash (you will have extra eggwash). Bake about 20 minutes, or until the pastry is puffed and golden.
Cool slightly before cutting, then sprinkle on fresh mint leaves.
Marisa says
What a great looking tart! So refreshing to see a savoury application for stonefruit.
Mimi says
I love fruit and goat cheese, putting it on puff pastry is perfect.
Mimi
Dana says
I love the idea of using nectarines in a baked dish that's not a dessert... this sounds great!
Lynn says
This looks yummy. I'll bet the fruit and the goat cheese make a wonderful combination. I was also looking for a cheese-fruit combination a week or two ago when our peach tree was fully loaded, and ended up making a cheese ball with diced peaches in it, rolled in nuts. Needless to say, it did not last long ;)
Nutmeg Nanny says
Mmmmm this looks amazing! My favorite part is the addition of goat cheese...amazing! Oh and I know all about buying tons of fresh produce. I just joined an apple CSA and I'm about to receive 120lbs. of apples, 40lbs. of pears and a few pumpkins...eek!
Von says
I love stone fruit! I wish it were in season here now...=[ Especially after seeing this tart- it looks so good!
Diane says
Hi Faith, thank you for visiting my blog. Hope you enjoyed the approaching thunder storm.
Wish I could send you some fruit and veg from my garden, I have more than I can cope with:-) Diane
theUngourmet says
I'm not sure if we have stone fruit here. Your tart is just gorgeous!
Jen Cheung says
this looks really delicious!! love the color on it :) you've done a good jobbb!!!
jen
coco says
I love much more savory tart than sweet ones! :D This looks scrumptious!
kim says
I love the simplicity, yet elegant approach in showcasing this beautiful fruit. ")
Cara says
Looks stunningly delicious!
Carolyn Jung says
If this was an appetizer, I wouldn't need the entree or dessert. Seriously, this looks so satisfying with the lovely stone fruit and cheese, not to mention buttery pastry, I wouldn't need anything else to be absolutely content. ;)
April@21st Century Housewife says
Oh I do like the sound of this! It looks delicious too!
Nicole, RD says
How beautiful! Almost too pretty to eat...almost! I bought a springform pan off amazon.com so I can make your last recipe! I want to try them all! :)
Blond Duck says
One of these days, I need to make a tart.
Treat and Trick says
Great way to use up fruits, looks so delicious and beautiful dear...
Juliana says
Oh Faith! What a lovely fruit tart...and great combination of flavors.
sanjeeta kk says
A perfect tart for a great weekend!
Barbara @ Modern Comfort Food says
This innovative, sweet and savory tart just appeals to me no end. What a great idea!
Joanne says
Stone fruits are so awesome right now! I love the idea of a savory tart...I could so go for something like this for lunch.
MaryMoh says
This looks simple and easy to make. Savoury and sweet...I would love that. Thanks very much for sharing.
Anna Johnston says
I'm lovin' the sweet savoury combination of tastes, its a real favourite of mine putting these tastes together. This looks great.
Betty @ scrambled hen fruit says
What a stunningly beautiful tart! I've never considered making a savory fruit tart, but it makes perfect sense! Cheese and fruit are perfect companions. Thanks!
Barbara Bakes says
What an impressive tart. Simple, but delicious.
Veronica M. says
I love the rustic look of this tart--it's so pretty!
Nanny says
I wish I had a serving of that right now.....yum!
BeadedTail says
It is a lovely tart and looks very tasty too! Wonderful way to use the fruit in season now!
Ameena says
I had something similar to this in Europe which was when I discovered my love for the sweet/savory combination. It looks delicious Faith!
Anh says
I never thought of savory fruit tart, Faith! But I think this will work well.
Louanne says
Beautiful! I could go for a slice right now, in fact. Such a great idea, Faith!
Lorraine @ Not Quite Nigella says
Faith this is such a clever way of using up all of the fruit (and like you we often forget there are just two of us! :P). Making it savoury is so clever!
Reeni says
Who says peaches are just for dessert? This is stunning Faith! I love the flavors you used and the puff pastry makes it extra special. Delicious!
Lazaro says
Faith,
The savory stone fruit recipe is a great idea. Love the photos. I'll take that one slice in the photo please!
grace says
i've recently come to decide that sweet, juicy nectarines and salty, tangy goat cheese is a combination that makes me really happy. awesome, awesome tart!
Jen says
The goat cheese and fresh mint really make this tart special. Just perfect!
Maria @ ScandiFoodie says
Goat cheese is so lovely with fruit! This looks really delicious!
Heavenly Housewife says
This is so beautiful. I love how you've combined sweet and savoury elements. And that little garnish of mint must really set it off :)
*kisses* HH
Julie says
Beautiful! Love the flavor combinations on this!
5 Star Foodie says
Terrific idea to make a savory fruit tart and it's perfect topped with goat cheese.
Monet says
I don't know if I can think of anything better than pastry, stone fruit and goat cheese...this looks delicious!
Angie's Recipes says
A very unique and delicious combination! I have some Damson in the fridge, which I can use to make a pie too.
Katerina says
Your tart looks absolutely gorgeous. I wish i had a bite right now.
Swathi says
Sweet and savory combo i love it. Nice stone fruit tart Faith. I am in love with it.
Xiaolu says
Mm I love sweet and savory combinations. What a great way to enjoy the stone fruit while it's still around.
Emily says
Tarts look like so much fun. I have yet to make one but have seen some fun looking recipes for them. This looks soooo good with all the fruit. And I love goat cheese!
deana@lostpastremembered says
I love the idea of this, Faith. I don't think people use the savory personality of fruit nearly enough... it was the way to go 400 years ago! I can imagine this would be awesome with a barbecue menu!!!