PLUM TART RECIPE

By porklion

Ingredients

• FILLING:
• 1 cup all-purpose flour
• 1/4 cup sugar
• 1/4 teaspoon salt
• 1/4 cup butter-flavored shortening
• 2 to 3 tablespoons cold water
• 2 cups fresh sliced plums (about 3 large)
• 3 tablespoons plus 1/4 teaspoon sugar, divided
• 1 tablespoon all-purpose flour
• 1 egg, lightly beaten

Preparation

Step 1

In a bowl, combine the flour, sugar and salt; cut in the shortening until crumbly. Gradually add water, tossing with a fork until a ball forms. Cover and refrigerate for at least 1-1/2 hours.

On a lightly floured surface, roll pastry into a 9-in. circle. Transfer to a foil-lined 15-in. x 10-in. x 1-in. baking pan.

In a bowl, combine the plums, 3 tablespoons sugar and flour. Place in the center of pastry. Bring edges of pastry over filling, leaving 3-1/2 in. of filling uncovered. Brush pastry with egg white, then sprinkle with remaining sugar.

Bake at 375° for 40-45 minutes or until bubbly and crust is golden brown.
Yield: 4 servings.

Originally published as Plum Tart in Cooking for One or Two Cookbook
2003, p288