Caramelized Upside-Down Plum Tart
A pie or pizza recipe for Caramelized Upside-Down Plum Tart.
Ingredients
- 4 tbsp butter
- 0.8 cup sugar
- 1 lb dark Italian prune plums, halved and pitted
- 2 tbsp heavy cream
- 1 cup creme fraiche or sour cream
- 1 tsp kirsch
- 20 minutes. Let stand until completely cool.
- of the sugar. Brush this glaze over the dough. Using a fork
- sugar.
- 1 cup all-purpose flour
- 1 stick cold butter, cut into small pieces, 4 ounces
- 2 tbsp sugar
- pinch of salt
- 2 to 3 tablespoons cold water
Instructions
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Pate Brisee
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In a 9 inch skillet with an ovenproof handle, melt the butter over moderate heat. Stir in the 1/2 cup of the sugar. Arrange the plums, cut-side up, in concentric circles and cook until the sugar begins to caramelize, 15 to
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On a generously floured surface, roll the Pate Brisee into a 12 inch circle. Drape the dough over a rolling pin and flip it over the caramelized plums. Trim off the excess dough. Roll the edges down so that the crust lies flat on top of the fruit but reaches the edges of the pan. Refrigerate, covered, for 30 minutes. Prheat the oven to 425F. In a small bowl, combine the heavy cream with 1
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prick the dough in several places and bake for 20 to 25 minutes or until golden brown. In a small bowl, combine the creme fraiche, kirsch and remaining 3
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Immediatly invert the tart onto a large platter. Serve warm or cold with the flavoured creme fraiche. Pate Brisee
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In a food processor, combine the flour, butter, sugar and salt. Process until the mixture resembles coarse meal, about 8 seconds. Add the water
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Caramelized Upside-Down Plum Tart and process, turning the machine on and off, until the mixture resembles small peas, about 5 seconds. Turn the dough out onto a lightly floured surface and knead lightly, just until the dough holds together. Flatten the pastry into a 6 inch disk. Wrap in plastic wrap and refrigerate for at least 15 minutes.