The Drunken Hussy (Or Bourbon-Soaked Peach Tart)

Name: The Drunken Hussy (Or Bourbon-Soaked Peach Tart)
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1 cup water; 2/3 cup bourbon; 1/4 cup agave; 1/8 cup plus 2 tablespoons sugar, divided; 10 pink peppercorns (whole); 2 sprigs fresh thyme; 4 strips of lemon peel (no pith - I use a veggie peeler); 3 peaches, halved, seed removed and thinly sliced; 2 tablespoons flour; 1 teaspoon lemon zest; 1 store bought pie crust (you couldn't make me feel more ashamed than I already feel), but you can use your own favorite crust recipe

Servings: persons

1 cup water
2/3 cup bourbon
1/4 cup agave
1/8 cup plus 2 tablespoons sugar, divided
10 pink peppercorns (whole)
2 sprigs fresh thyme
4 strips of lemon peel (no pith - I use a veggie peeler)
3 peaches, halved, seed removed and thinly sliced
2 tablespoons flour
1 teaspoon lemon zest
1 store bought pie crust (you couldn't make me feel more ashamed than I already feel), but you can use your own favorite crust recipe

1
Perform a quality check on the bourbon.
2
In a small sauce pan, combine water, 1/8 cup sugar, agave, bourbon, thyme, lemon peel and peppercorns. Bring to a boil, stirring to dissolve sugar. Continue to boil until the sauce is reduced and slightly thickened. Strain the liquid and discard the solids. You can do this part ahead. I made the sauce last night and just put it in the fridge until this morning.
3
Quality check the bourbon again.
4
Preheat your oven to 425. Roll out your pie crust until it will overhang the edges of a prepared shallow pie dish about 2 inches.
5
Slice your peaches and put them in the thin syrup you made earlier. Feel free to pause here for a while and let the peaches get all happy with the syrup.
6
In a small bowl, combine flour, remaining 2 tablespoons sugar and lemon zest. Stir to combine and spread evenly on the bottom of the pie crust.
7
Arrange peaches on the pan bottom adding a few layers if you like. Fold up the edges of the pie crust and drizzle more of the syrup over top
8
Repeat Step 1.
9
Put the tart on a baking sheet and cook for around 25-30 minutes or until the pie crust is golden brown and the liquid is bubbly in the center. Remove and brush the crust with a little of the leftover syrup. Cool and enjoy.
10
Left over syrup can be boiled down even more and served over vanilla ice cream. I'm just saying......

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* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

Tips for the best results

Read through all the steps once before you start and measure out your ingredients first — it makes everything go more smoothly.
Preheat the oven fully and bake on the middle rack for the most even results.
Check for doneness a few minutes early — a toothpick in the center should come out with just a few moist crumbs.
Let it cool before slicing so it sets properly and holds its shape.
Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge and enjoy within a few days.

Variations & substitutions

Brown sugar instead of white sugar adds a deeper, more caramel-like flavor.
A good 1:1 gluten-free flour blend works well if you need a gluten-free version.

No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 11 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 1 cup water, 2/3 cup bourbon, 1/4 cup agave, 1/8 cup plus 2 tablespoons sugar, divided, and more.

Yes, The Drunken Hussy (Or Bourbon-Soaked Peach Tart) falls under the Baking & Desserts category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 3–5 days. For longer storage, freeze for up to 3 months — no need to refrigerate or reheat.

That's it — enjoy your meal!