Peach Tart

Ingredients

• 1/4 cup butter, softened
• 3 tablespoons sugar
• 1/4 teaspoon ground nutmeg
• 1 cup all-purpose flour

Filling

• 2 pounds peaches (about 7 medium), peeled and sliced
• 1/3 cup sugar
• 2 tablespoons all-purpose flour
• 1/4 teaspoon ground cinnamon
• 1/8 teaspoon almond extract
• 1/4 cup sliced almonds
• Whipped cream, optional

Directions

1. Preheat oven to 375°. Cream butter, sugar and nutmeg until light and fluffy, 5-7 minutes. Beat in flour until blended (mixture will be dry). Press firmly onto bottom and up side of an ungreased 9-in. fluted tart pan with removable bottom.
2. Place on a baking sheet. Bake on a middle oven rack until lightly browned, 10-12 minutes. Cool on a wire rack.
3. In a large bowl, toss peaches with sugar, flour, cinnamon and extract; add to crust. Sprinkle with almonds.
4. Bake tart on a lower oven rack until crust is golden brown and peaches are tender, 40-45 minutes. Cool on a wire rack. If desired, serve with whipped cream.