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English Plum Tart

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A classic English dessert featuring a flaky, buttery crust filled with sweet, spiced plums. Perfectly rustic and bursting with flavor, this tart is a delightful way to showcase seasonal fruit.

Ingredients

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Instructions

  1. Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C).
  2. In a large mixing bowl, combine the flour, granulated sugar, and salt. Add the chilled butter and rub it into the flour mixture using your fingertips until it resembles coarse breadcrumbs.
  3. Gradually add the ice water, a tablespoon at a time, mixing until the dough comes together. Form the dough into a ball, wrap it in plastic wrap, and refrigerate for 30 minutes.
  4. In another bowl, toss the sliced plums with brown sugar, cinnamon, nutmeg, lemon juice, and cornstarch until well coated.
  5. Roll out the chilled dough on a floured surface into a circle large enough to fit your tart pan. Transfer the dough to the tart pan and press it gently into the bottom and sides. Trim any excess dough.
  6. Arrange the plum slices in concentric circles over the pastry.
  7. Fold any excess pastry over the edges of the plums, creating a rustic border.
  8. Brush the pastry with beaten egg and sprinkle with Demerara sugar.
  9. Bake in the preheated oven for 35-40 minutes, or until the pastry is golden brown and the plums are tender.
  10. Allow the tart to cool slightly before serving.

Find it online: https://foodgardening.mequoda.com/recipe/english-plum-tart/