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Prep Time: 25 Minutes Cook Time: 40 Minutes |
Ready In: 65 Minutes Servings: 4 |
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We have a plum tree in our yard, and some years it's so full of fruit that its branches have to be propped up. I always make one or two tarts to freeze for later. Ingredients:
1 cup king arthur unbleached all-purpose flour |
1/4 cup sugar |
1/4 teaspoon salt |
1/4 cup butter-flavored shortening |
2 to 3 tablespoons cold water |
filling: |
2 cups fresh sliced plums (about 3 large) |
3 tablespoons plus 1/4 teaspoon sugar, divided |
1 tablespoon king arthur unbleached all-purpose flour |
1 egg, lightly beaten |
Directions:
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.
2. 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.
3. 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.
4. Bake at 375° for 40-45 minutes or until bubbly and crust is golden brown. Yield: 4 servings.
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