PLUM TART
This tart, adapted from the pastry chef Jacquy Pfeiffer, with whom I wrote a cookbook, is a very simple way to show off the last of the season's plums. Use the same formula for peaches, apricots and figs when those fruits are in season. The important thing to remember when making fresh fruit tarts with cut stone fruit is that you need to pack the fruit into the pastry tightly. If you don't, the fruit will collapse in the shell as it bakes, and it will lose a lot of liquid, which could make the pastry shell soggy. Another way to prevent the shell from becoming soggy is to line it with crumbs of one kind or another - they can be cookie crumbs or breadcrumbs, crumble topping or streusel, that will absorb the juice from the fruit.
Provided by Martha Rose Shulman
Categories pies and tarts, dessert
Time 1h
Yield 1 9-inch tart (8 servings)
Number Of Ingredients 6
Steps:
- Heat oven to 375 degrees. If using smaller, halved plums, use a paring knife to cut a 3/4-inch slit through the top of each half, from the tip of the plum to just above where the pit should be. (This will allow the liquid from the plums to evaporate during baking instead of settling into the pit cavity.)
- Place pastry shell on a sheet pan or baking sheet. Spread crumbs or crumble topping over bottom of pastry shell in an even layer. Arrange plums in tight concentric circles in pastry shell, skin-side down, beginning with rim of the pan and standing plums up slightly.
- Mix together sugar and cinnamon and sprinkle 2 tablespoons over plums. Place in oven and bake 45 minutes, or until tips of plums have colored; plums should retain their shape. Remove from heat, on baking sheet, and allow to cool on a rack.
- Once plums have cooled, sprinkle remaining cinnamon-sugar mixture over the fruit. Alternatively, heat jam in a small saucepan until runny and, instead of sprinkling fruit with sugar, gently brush cooled plums with jam to glaze.
Nutrition Facts : @context http, Calories 229, UnsaturatedFat 6 grams, Carbohydrate 35 grams, Fat 10 grams, Fiber 2 grams, Protein 2 grams, SaturatedFat 3 grams, Sodium 153 milligrams, Sugar 17 grams
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Grj Kashya
[email protected]I'm not usually a fan of plum tarts, but this one was delicious! The crust was flaky and the plums were perfectly ripe and juicy.
Ramlee Vicky
[email protected]This is the best plum tart recipe I've ever tried. The crust is perfect and the plums are always perfectly ripe and juicy.
Priscylla Mera
[email protected]This tart is easy to make and always turns out great. I love the combination of sweet and tart.
Akeem Simth
[email protected]I've made this tart several times and it's always a hit. The crust is flaky and the plums are always perfectly ripe and juicy.
kaitlyn cooper
[email protected]This tart is delicious! The plums are sweet and tart, and the crust is flaky and buttery. I highly recommend this recipe.
Abdullahi Haruna
[email protected]I made this tart for a potluck and it was a huge success! Everyone loved it. It was easy to make and the flavors were amazing.
MOOi ASD
[email protected]This is my go-to plum tart recipe. It's always a crowd-pleaser, and I love that it's so easy to make. The plums are always perfectly ripe and juicy, and the crust is flaky and buttery.
Ark electronics
[email protected]This tart was a delight! The plums were sweet and tangy, and the crust was perfectly flaky. I would definitely recommend this recipe to anyone looking for a delicious and easy dessert.
Teuta Alii
[email protected]I love this plum tart recipe! It's so easy to make and always turns out perfect. The plums are always sweet and juicy, and the crust is flaky and buttery.
Addison Harris
[email protected]The plum tart was easy to make and turned out beautifully. The plums were perfectly ripe and the crust was golden brown. It was a delicious dessert that everyone enjoyed.
Myra Mallia
[email protected]This plum tart was an absolute hit at our family gathering. Everyone loved the combination of sweet and tart, and the crust was flaky and delicious. I will definitely be making this again!