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🍇 Rustic Plum Tart – A Stunning Yet Simple Dessert



This Plum Tart is everything a fruit tart should be: buttery, crisp crust filled with juicy, caramelized plums and just the right touch of sweetness. With a beautiful open-face design, this rustic tart is a showstopper that’s surprisingly easy to make—no fancy tart pan required!

💜 Why You’ll Love This Plum Tart

  • ✅ Uses fresh seasonal plums

  • ✅ No tart pan needed—freeform galette-style

  • ✅ Beautiful, rustic look with minimal effort

  • ✅ Perfect for brunch, dessert, or tea time

🛒 Ingredients

For the Tart Dough (or use store-bought pie crust):

  • 1 ¼ cups all-purpose flour

  • 1 tbsp sugar

  • ½ tsp salt

  • ½ cup (1 stick) cold unsalted butter, cubed

  • 3–4 tbsp ice water

For the Plum Filling:

  • 4–5 ripe plums, thinly sliced

  • ¼ cup granulated sugar

  • 1 tbsp flour or cornstarch

  • 1 tsp lemon juice

  • ½ tsp vanilla extract

  • Optional: pinch of cinnamon or cardamom

For Assembly:

  • 1 egg + 1 tbsp water (egg wash)

  • 1 tbsp coarse sugar (for sprinkling)

👩‍🍳 Instructions

1. Make the Dough

  • In a bowl, combine flour, sugar, and salt.

  • Cut in cold butter until mixture resembles coarse crumbs.

  • Add ice water one tablespoon at a time until dough just comes together.

  • Form into a disc, wrap in plastic, and chill for 30 minutes.

(Or use pre-made pie crust to save time)

2. Prepare the Plums

  • In a bowl, toss sliced plums with sugar, flour, lemon juice, vanilla, and cinnamon.

  • Let sit while you roll out the dough.

3. Assemble the Tart

  • Preheat oven to 375°F (190°C).

  • Roll out dough on parchment paper into a 10–12" round.

  • Arrange plums in a circular pattern in the center, leaving a 2-inch border.

  • Fold the edges over the fruit, pleating as needed.

  • Brush crust with egg wash and sprinkle with coarse sugar.

4. Bake

  • Transfer parchment to baking sheet and bake for 35–40 minutes until golden and bubbly.

  • Cool slightly before slicing.

🍽️ Serving Suggestions

  • Serve warm or at room temperature

  • Pair with vanilla ice cream, whipped cream, or Greek yogurt

  • Dust with powdered sugar for a classic finish

💡 Tips & Variations

  • Use a mix of red and black plums for color contrast

  • Add almond extract or ground almonds to the crust base for depth

  • Try it with nectarines, peaches, or figs in the same method

  • Make mini tartlets for individual portions

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