Plum Tart

Show: Barefoot ContessaEpisode: Long Distance Dinner

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Cook Time:
45 min
Level:
Intermediate
Yield:
1 (9 1/2-inch) tart

Times:

Prep: 10 min
Inactive Prep: 10 min
Cook: 45 min
Total:: 1 hr 5 min

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Ingredients

2 cups all-purpose flour
3/4 cup finely chopped walnuts
3/4 cup light brown sugar, lightly packed
12 tablespoons cold unsalted butter (1 1/2 sticks), diced
1 egg yolk
2 pounds firm, ripe Italian prune plums, pitted and quartered lengthwise

Directions

Preheat the oven to 400 degrees F.

Combine the flour, walnuts, and sugar in a large bowl. Add the butter and the egg yolk. Mix, either by hand or with an electric mixer, until crumbly.

Press 1 1/2 cups of the crumb mixture in an even layer into the bottom of a 9 1/2-inch springform or tart pan. Arrange the plums in the pan, skin side down, to form a flower pattern; begin at the outside and work your way in.

Sprinkle the rest of the crumb mixture evenly over the plums. Bake the tart for 40 to 50 minutes, or until it's lightly browned and the plum juices are bubbling. Remove from the oven and cool for 10 minutes. Remove from the pan and transfer the tart to a flat plate. Serve warm or at room temperature.

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Sandi Ava, MO 10-22-2009
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Wonderful Wonderful
Rated: 5 stars out of 5

This was a big hit with my family. My son-in-law made a great suggestion. He said to use the crumb portion of the recipe and... substitute rhubarb for the plums. Can't wait for my rhubarb to come in next spring to try it. I don't know how it can beat the great taste of the plums though. Thanks Ina for another great recipeRead more
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Debbie Charlottesville, VA 10-08-2009
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Very tasty - and so easy!
Rated: 4 stars out of 5

Simple fall-flavored recipe. Using ripe plums is essential. I added a bit of five-spice powder to the crumb for the topping... - yum! Read more
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kelly garnerville, NY 10-07-2009
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Beautiful and Easy
Rated: 5 stars out of 5

This tart came out so beautiful. Just like a tart in a fancy marketplace. Can substiute peaches, apples, cherries, or even... apricots. This recipe is a definate keeper for the holidays.Read more
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Alethia Glastonbury, CT 10-03-2009
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Delicious!
Rated: 4 stars out of 5

This tart was soooo easy! I had never used my tart pan until making this dessert, and I see lots of use in its future! I... made this for a dinner party and threw this together while baking my main course of mac and cheese (Ina's recipe too...) Once the main was out, this went in. It was completed as we finished dinner and was the perfect ending to our fabulous meal! Read more
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carol Rochester, NY 09-25-2009
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Fantastic Easy Tart
Rated: 5 stars out of 5

I made this tart yesterday with peaches and it was excellent. After reading some of the reviews I put 2 cups of the crumbs... on the bottom of a 9 1/2" springform pan and had plenty of crumbs for the top. I added a little cinnamon and just a dot of lemon juice to enhance the peaches. For making this for the first time to take to a dinner party, I was pretty impressed with myself. It was picture perfect. It was cooked for 45 minutes. Everyone loved the tart. Will definitely make it again with another fruit. The crust would also be excellent baked and then topping with lemon curd. Thanks Ina.Read more
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Tammy Breckenridge, MN 09-24-2009
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It is PERFECT!
Rated: 5 stars out of 5

I can't believe how quick easy and perfect this recipe is....yes you will win the ribbon with this one!