Peach – Brownie Mischief

Ingredients

• 1 ½ cups (172g) all purpose flour
• 1 ½ tablespoons (18g) granulated sugar
• ⅜ teaspoon fine sea salt
• 2 tablespoons (24g) vegetable shortening
• 6 tablespoons (85g) cold, unsalted butter, cubed
• 1 ½ teaspoons apple cider vinegar
• 8 ounces (227g) peeled and sliced ripe peaches (about 1 1/2 cups of 1/4-inch (.6cm) thick slices)
• 1 teaspoon lemon juice
• 2 tablespoons (25g) packed brown sugar, divided
• ¼ teaspoon vanilla bean paste
• 1 teaspoon cornstarch
• ¼ teaspoon cinnamon
• Egg wash: 1 egg beaten with 1 tablespoon (15 ml) of water
• Pressed edible flowers for garnish (optional)
• ½ cup (60g) powdered sugar, sifted
• 1 tablespoon (14g) unsalted butter, melted
• ½ teaspoon vanilla bean paste
• ½ teaspoon meringue powder (optional)
• 1 dash fine sea salt
• 1-2 tablespoons (15-30ml) whole milk