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Plum Tart

17/11/2023

I can provide you with a recipe for a delicious Italian-style Plum Tart with a homemade touch. Here are the ingredients and the method.

Ingredients

  • 250 g of all-purpose flour
  • 125 g of cold butter, cubed
  • 100 g of granulated sugar
  • 1 whole egg and 1 yolk
  • Grated zest of 1 lemon
  • 1 pinch of salt
  • 400-500 g of ripe plums
  • 1 tablespoon of brown sugar (for the plums)
  • 1 tablespoon of lemon juice (for the plums)
  • 2 tablespoons of apricot jam (for glazing) optional
  • Powdered sugar for decoration (optional)

Preparation

  1. Begin by preparing the shortcrust pastry. In a large bowl, mix the flour with the granulated sugar and a pinch of salt. Add the cold butter cubes and quickly work with the fingertips until the mixture is crumbly.
  2. Add the whole egg and the yolk, along with the grated lemon zest, and knead until you form a homogenous dough. Avoid overworking the dough to keep the pastry crumbly.
  3. Shape the dough into a disc, wrap it in cling film, and let it rest in the refrigerator for about 30 minutes.
  4. Meanwhile, wash the plums, cut them in half, and pit them. Toss them in a bowl with a tablespoon of brown sugar and lemon juice.
  5. Preheat the oven to 180°C.
  6. Roll out the dough into a thin disk, lining a previously buttered and floured tart pan. Prick the base with a fork to prevent it from puffing up during baking.
  7. Distribute the plums on the base of the tart, placing them cut side up.
  8. Bake the tart for about 40-45 minutes or until the shortcrust pastry is golden and the plums are soft and juicy.
  9. If desired, at the end of baking, brush the surface of the plums with a bit of apricot jam dissolved in some water for gloss.
  10. Let cool, then sprinkle with powdered sugar before serving, if liked.

Curiosity

The plum tart is a perfect dessert for the autumn period, when plums are at their peak of ripeness. This fruit is not only delicious but is also rich in beneficial properties, such as vitamins and minerals. Moreover, the apricot jam, in addition to giving shine, balances the sweetness and acidity of the plums creating a perfect harmony of flavors.

Plum Tart