Fresh Plum Tart (Puff Pastry Free)
This fresh plum tart features a flaky, buttery crust made without puff pastry, topped with juicy ripe plums for a naturally sweet and vibrant dessert perfect for any season.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 40 minutes
- Total Time: 55 minutes
- Yield: 6 servings
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baked
- Cuisine: American
Ingredients
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- 1 ½ cups all-purpose flour
- ½ cup unsalted butter, cold and cubed
- 3 tbsp granulated sugar
- ¼ tsp salt
- 3-4 tbsp ice water
- 4-5 ripe plums, sliced
- 2 tbsp honey or maple syrup
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- ½ tsp ground cinnamon
- 1 egg, beaten (for egg wash)
- Optional: powdered sugar for dusting
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 375°F (190°C).
- In a large bowl, combine flour, sugar, and salt. Cut in cold butter using a pastry cutter or fingers until mixture resembles coarse crumbs.
- Add ice water one tablespoon at a time, mixing until the dough just comes together. Form into a disk, wrap in plastic, and chill for 30 minutes.
- Roll out the chilled dough on a floured surface into a 12-inch circle. Transfer to a baking sheet lined with parchment paper.
- Arrange the sliced plums evenly over the dough, leaving a 2-inch border all around.
- Drizzle honey and vanilla over the plums and sprinkle with cinnamon.
- Fold the edges of the dough inward over the plums, pleating as needed to form a rustic tart.
- Brush the crust with beaten egg for a golden finish.
- Bake for 35-40 minutes or until crust is golden and plums are bubbly.
- Allow tart to cool slightly before dusting with powdered sugar and serving.
Notes
For extra crunch, sprinkle sliced almonds over the plums before folding the crust. Serve warm with a scoop of vanilla ice cream for an indulgent dessert.
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