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ali's plum tart

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Recipe by
ali Bresnahan
@alibee
Kihei, HI

Make sure the plums are ripe enough - it makes all the difference! To ripen plums, place them in a paper bag (NOT plastic). Do not refrigerate. They should ripen in a day or two.

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yield 8 serving(s)
prep time 20 Min
cook time 45 Min
method Bake

Ingredients For ali's plum tart

  • 2 c
    all-purpose flour
  • 2/3 c
    chopped walnuts
  • 3/4 c
    brown sugar
  • 1 1/2 stick
    cold butter, chopped into cubes
  • 1 lg
    egg yolk
  • 6 - 8
    plums, any kind or mixed

How To Make ali's plum tart

  • 1
    Assemble ingredients. Preheat the oven to 400 degrees F. Spray a pie plate or tart pan with cooking spray (or use a false-bottom tart pan).
  • 2
    Put flour in a mixing bowl. Add nuts and brown sugar, and mix to combine.
  • 3
    Add cold butter and the egg yolk. Mix to combine everything.
  • 4
    Take 3/4 of the crumb mixture and press into the bottom and sides of the pan, leaving the bottom nice and smooth. Save the remaining mixture.
  • 5
    Cut the plums in half and remove the pits. Cut into quarters (or sixths if very large).
  • 6
    Place plums into the crust arranging them in a circular pattern.
  • 7
    Sprinkle the remaining crust mixture on top of the fruit.
  • 8
    Bake for 45 minutes or until the top crust is nicely browned.
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