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Italian Plum Tart

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A rustic tart filled with ripe plums nestled in a buttery, flaky crust, perfectly balanced with sweetness and cinnamon.

Ingredients

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  • 1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
  • 1/2 cup unsalted butter
  • 1/4 cup sugar
  • 1/4 teaspoon salt
  • 1 large egg
  • 2 cups ripe plums
  • 1/4 cup sugar (for plums)
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 1 tablespoon lemon juice
  • 1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon

Instructions

  1. Prepare the crust
  2. Mix the dry ingredients: In a mixing bowl, whisk together the flour, sugar, and salt.
  3. Cream the butter: Add the softened unsalted butter to the dry ingredients and mix until resembling coarse crumbs.
  4. Include the egg: Make a well in the flour mixture, crack the egg into it, and mix.
  5. Chill the dough: Form a disk, wrap it in plastic, and refrigerate for at least 30 minutes.
  6. Prepare the plums: Wash and slice the ripe plums into wedges.
  7. Add the sweetness: Combine the sliced plums with 1/4 cup sugar, lemon juice, and cinnamon.
  8. Preheat the oven: Set your oven to 375°F (190°C).
  9. Roll out the dough: Roll the chilled dough to fit your tart pan.
  10. Fit the dough into the pan: Gently drape the crust into an 8 or 9-inch tart pan.
  11. Layer the plums: Pour and spread the sliced plums evenly in the crust.
  12. Bake away: Bake for 35-40 minutes until the crust is golden brown and the plums are bubbling.
  13. Cool down: Let the tart cool in the pan for about 15 minutes before transferring it to a wire rack.

Notes

Serve warm or at room temperature with whipped cream or vanilla ice cream. Sprinkle with powdered sugar for a charming touch.

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Keywords: plum tart, Italian dessert, baking, fall recipes, fruit tart

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