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Rustic Plum Tart (Galette)

A simple and elegant fruit tart featuring a flaky crust and sweet plum filling, perfect for desserts or snacks.
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Prep Time 30 minutes
Cook Time 45 minutes
Total Time 1 hour 15 minutes
Servings: 8 slices
Course: Dessert, Snack
Cuisine: American
Calories: 200
Ingredients Method Notes

Ingredients
  

Crust Ingredients
  • 1.5 cups AP flour
  • 0.25 cups white cornmeal, finely ground
  • 0.5 tsps salt
  • 2 Tbsp granulated sugar
  • 8 Tbsp cold butter, cut into cubes
  • 0.25 cups ice cold water
  • 1 Tbsp jam
Filling Ingredients
  • 4 plums pitted and sliced thinly
  • 0.25 cups granulated sugar
  • 2 Tbsp flour
  • 1 tsp ground cinnamon
  • 0.5 tsps ground cardamom (optional)
  • 0.25 tsps ground nutmeg
  • 0.25 tsps salt
  • 1 Tbsp butter, cubed
  • 1 egg whisked together with 1 Tbsp water for egg wash
  • to taste sugar for sprinkling the crust for shine and crunch

Method
 

For the Crust
  1. In a bowl, mix 1-1/2 cups AP flour, 1/4 cup finely ground white cornmeal, 1/2 tsp salt, and 2 Tbsp granulated sugar.
  2. Cut 8 Tbsp cold butter into the dry mix using a pastry cutter or fork until the mix looks like coarse crumbs.
  3. Mix 1/4 cup ice cold water and 1 Tbsp jam, adding to the dough a little at a time until the dough holds together but is not wet.
  4. Shape the dough into a disk, wrap in plastic, and chill for 20-30 minutes.
For the Filling
  1. Slice about 4 plums thinly and put in a bowl.
  2. Add 1/4 cup granulated sugar, 2 Tbsp flour, 1 tsp ground cinnamon, 1/2 tsp cardamom (optional), 1/4 tsp ground nutmeg, and 1/4 tsp salt. Mix gently to coat the plums.
  3. Let the mixture sit for 10 minutes to release some fruit juices.
To Assemble
  1. Preheat oven to 400°F (200°C). Line a baking sheet with parchment.
  2. Roll the chilled crust on a floured surface into a 12-inch circle and place it on the baking sheet.
  3. Pile the plum filling in the center, leaving a 2-inch border. Dot with 1 Tbsp cubed butter over the fruit.
  4. Fold the edges of the dough over the fruit in loose pleats. Brush the crust with egg wash and sprinkle more sugar over the crust.
  5. Bake for 35-45 minutes until the crust is golden and the filling bubbles. Let cool for at least 10 minutes before slicing.

Notes

Serve with plain Greek yogurt for added protein. Consider portion control for weight loss goals. Can be made gluten-free or low-carb with appropriate substitutions.