Best 4 Plum Almond Tart Recipes

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Plum and almond tart is a classic dessert that combines the sweet and juicy flavors of plums with the nutty flavor of almonds. The combination of flavors and textures makes this tart a perfect treat for any occasion. With its golden brown crust, luscious plum filling, and crunchy almond topping, this dessert is sure to delight your taste buds and leave you craving more. Whether you're a seasoned baker or just starting out, this article will provide you with the best recipe for creating a delicious and impressive plum almond tart that will be the star of any gathering.

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PLUM ALMOND TART



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This beautiful plum tart, adapted from the pastry chef Alex Levin of Osteria Morini in Washington, brings together a sablé butter crust flavored with vanilla bean; colorful, juicy plum slices; and an almond cream filling with a lovely flavor that complements the fruit. Using confectioners' sugar in the crust gives you a texture that is finer and smoother than if you use granulated sugar. And the sugar in the crust and filling removes the need to sweeten the plums (which in turn means the fruit juices won't leach into the dough) - though you'll want to sprinkle a little turbinado sugar over the top for added crunch.

Provided by Joan Nathan

Categories     pies and tarts, dessert

Time 1h30m

Yield 8 to 10 servings

Number Of Ingredients 14

1/2 cup/113 grams unsalted butter (1 stick) or 1/2 cup solid coconut oil, at room temperature
3/4 cup/94 grams confectioners' sugar
Pinch of fine sea salt
1 vanilla bean, seeds scraped
1 large egg
1 1/2 cups/187 grams all-purpose flour
3/4 cup/120 grams blanched almonds
2 tablespoons all-purpose flour
1/2 cup/113 grams unsalted butter (1 stick) or coconut oil at room temperature
1 cup/120 grams confectioners' sugar
Pinch of fine sea salt
1 large egg plus 1 egg yolk
About 1 1/2 pounds/680 grams Italian plums or other flavorful, colorful plums
A few pinches of turbinado or other textured raw sugar

Steps:

  • Make the crust: Combine butter or oil, confectioners' sugar, salt and vanilla bean seeds in a stand mixer on low speed for 1 minute. Increase speed to medium and beat for 1 minute more. Scrape down sides of bowl, add the egg and then the flour, and continue mixing until smooth. Remove dough from the bowl, wrap in plastic and refrigerate, about 1 hour, or until firm.
  • Make the almond filling: Grind together the blanched almonds and flour in a food processor until they form a textured almond flour.
  • Combine butter or oil, confectioners' sugar and salt in a stand mixer on low speed for 1 minute. Increase speed to medium and beat for 1 minute more. Scrape down sides of bowl, add egg and egg yolk, and continue mixing until mixture comes together and is homogeneous, about 2 minutes. Add almond mixture all at once, and mix until batter just comes together. Cover with plastic wrap and set aside.
  • Remove dough from refrigerator and set aside for 10 minutes. Knead dough to loosen it, then pat together into a ball again. On a well-floured surface, roll out the dough into a 12- to 13-inch round using a floured rolling pin. Quickly transfer dough to an 11-inch pie plate or tart shell, trimming the edges as needed. Place the lined shell in the freezer until frozen.
  • Heat oven to 350 degrees. Remove shell from the freezer, line with parchment paper, and fill with pie weights or dried beans. Bake crust for 12 to 15 minutes, or until the edges are just starting to color. Remove the weights and bake 5 minutes longer. Cool completely.
  • While the crust cools, cut plums into 1/4-inch wedges.
  • Using an offset spatula, spread cooled tart shell with the almond cream. Starting at the outside of the pan, arrange plums in a circle on top so all the pieces overlap. Turn plums the opposite way for the second circle. Fill the center with the remaining plums or another fruit if you wish.
  • Sprinkle a few pinches of turbinado sugar over plums and bake for 30 to 40 minutes or until almond cream is puffed and golden brown and the plums are softened.

Nutrition Facts : @context http, Calories 441, UnsaturatedFat 12 grams, Carbohydrate 47 grams, Fat 26 grams, Fiber 3 grams, Protein 7 grams, SaturatedFat 13 grams, Sodium 79 milligrams, Sugar 28 grams, TransFat 1 gram

PLUM TART WITH ALMOND PASTRY CRUST



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Provided by Ellie Krieger

Categories     dessert

Time 1h

Yield 8 servings

Number Of Ingredients 15

6 ripe but firm plums, about 1 1/2 pounds
2 teaspoons sugar
1/4 teaspoon cinnamon
1/2 teaspoon lemon juice
Heaping 1/3 cup unsalted blanched almonds
1 cup whole wheat pastry flour
1/4 teaspoon salt
1/8 teaspoon ground cinnamon
1/8 teaspoon ground nutmeg
1/4 cup sugar
2 tablespoons chilled butter, cubed
2 tablespoons canola oil
1 egg white
1 tablespoon seedless raspberry or strawberry preserves
2 teaspoons water

Steps:

  • For the filling: Fill a large stockpot halfway with water and bring to a boil. While water is boiling, take a paring knife and cut a 1/2-inch X on the bottom of each plum. Set aside. Fill a large bowl with ice and water and set aside. When water is boiling, gently drop plums into water for 30 to 45 seconds. Remove with a slotted spoon and immediately submerge in ice water for 2 to 3 minutes. Remove and dry plums gently with a paper towel. Over a medium-sized bowl, remove skins from plums - they should slip off fairly easily. Slice plums in half and remove pits. Toss with sugar, cinnamon, and lemon juice and set aside.
  • For the crust: Preheat oven to 375 degree F.
  • Grind the almonds in a food processor until they are a fine crumb. Add the pastry flour, salt, cinnamon, nutmeg and sugar to the almond in the processor and pulse 5 times to incorporate. Add butter and oil and pulse for about 20 seconds, until mixture forms small clumps. Add the egg white and pulse an additional 20 to 30 times, until mixture forms a ball, being sure not to over-process. Dough will hold together, but be slightly sticky. Evenly press dough into the bottom and sides a 9-inch tart pan with a detachable bottom. Bake for 8 to10 minutes, or until surface of tart is no longer shiny. Remove from oven and let cool. Place tart shell on a cookie sheet. Toss plum halves in their own juices in bowl. Arrange plums, cut-side down, in the tart shell, crowding as many plums as you can into tart. Bake for 15 to 20 minutes, or until fruit is slightly tender but still firm. Remove from the oven and let cool.
  • For the glaze: Heat preserves over a low flame or in microwave until melted. Combine with water and brush surface of tart.

PLUM TART WITH ALMOND PASTRY CRUST



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This is the most simple and organic looking tart that I have seen. The plums are left whole and are placed inside the almond pastry shell. I will post a picture soon, but the recipe was taken from Healthy Eating with Ellie Krieger.

Provided by Pikake21

Categories     Tarts

Time 1h

Yield 8 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 15

6 ripe but firm plums, about 1 1/2 pounds
2 teaspoons sugar
1/4 teaspoon cinnamon
1/2 teaspoon lemon juice
1/3 cup unsalted blanched almond
1 cup whole wheat pastry flour
1/4 teaspoon salt
1/8 teaspoon ground cinnamon
1/8 teaspoon ground nutmeg
1/4 cup sugar
2 tablespoons chilled butter, cubed
2 tablespoons canola oil
1 egg white
1 tablespoon seedless raspberry preserves or 1 tablespoon strawberry preserves
2 teaspoons water

Steps:

  • For the filling:
  • Fill a large stockpot halfway with water and bring to a boil.
  • While water is boiling, take a paring knife and cut a 1/2-inch X on the bottom of each plum. Set aside.
  • Fill a large bowl with ice and water and set aside.
  • When water is boiling, gently drop plums into water for 30 to 45 seconds.
  • Remove with a slotted spoon and immediately submerge in ice water for 2 to 3 minutes.
  • Remove and dry plums gently with a paper towel.
  • Over a medium-sized bowl, remove skins from plums - they should slip off fairly easily.
  • Slice plums in half and remove pits.
  • Toss with sugar, cinnamon, and lemon juice and set aside.
  • For the crust:
  • Preheat oven to 375 degree F.
  • Grind the almonds in a food processor until they are a fine crumb.
  • Add the pastry flour, salt, cinnamon, nutmeg and sugar to the almond in the processor and pulse 5 times to incorporate.
  • Add butter and oil and pulse for about 20 seconds, until mixture forms small clumps.
  • Add the egg white and pulse an additional 20 to 30 times, until mixture forms a ball, being sure not to over-process.
  • Dough will hold together, but be slightly sticky.
  • Evenly press dough into the bottom and sides a 9-inch tart pan with a detachable bottom.
  • Bake for 8 to10 minutes, or until surface of tart is no longer shiny.
  • Remove from oven and let cool.
  • Place tart shell on a cookie sheet.
  • Toss plum halves in their own juices in bowl.
  • Arrange plums, cut-side down, in the tart shell, crowding as many plums as you can into tart.
  • Bake for 15 to 20 minutes, or until fruit is slightly tender but still firm.
  • Remove from the oven and let cool.
  • For the glaze:
  • Heat preserves over a low flame or in microwave until melted.
  • Combine with water and brush surface of tart.

ALMOND AND PLUM TART



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A very light cake perfect to have with a cup of freshly brewed coffee! This recipe is based on a recipe that my dear Mother passed on to me - the only difference between the 2 recipes is the addition of almond essence and slithered almonds.

Provided by Karin...

Categories     Dessert

Time 30m

Yield 1 tart, 8 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 10

4 ounces butter
4 ounces sugar
2 eggs
1 tablespoon warm water, with a little
almond essence, added to it
4 ounces flour
1 teaspoon baking powder
slivered almonds
sliced plum
extra sugar (for sprinkling)

Steps:

  • Cream butter and sugar.
  • Add eggs - one at a time and beat well.
  • Add the warm water and almond essence.
  • Add sifted flour and baking powder.
  • Stir well to make a mixture that will spread evenly in 20cm diameter tin.
  • Sprinke with slithered almonds.
  • Arrange sliced plums on top.
  • Sprinkle with sugar.
  • Bake in the oven for approx 20 minutes at 160'C.

Tips:

  • For a crispier crust, pre-bake the tart shell for 10-12 minutes before filling it.
  • If you don't have almond flour, you can make your own by grinding almonds in a food processor until they are finely ground.
  • To easily slice the plums, use a sharp knife and cut them into thin wedges.
  • Be careful not to overcook the tart, as the plums will become too soft and the crust will become dry.
  • For a more decadent tart, you can add a scoop of vanilla ice cream or whipped cream on top.

Conclusion:

This plum almond tart is a delicious and easy-to-make dessert that is perfect for any occasion. The tart crust is flaky and buttery, the almond filling is rich and creamy, and the plums add a sweet and tart flavor. Whether you are a seasoned baker or a beginner, this tart is sure to be a hit. So next time you are looking for a delicious and impressive dessert, give this plum almond tart a try. You won't be disappointed!

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