Pastries Recipes - Sticky Plum Tart Recipe

Ingredients

SERVES 6

• 100g/4oz plain flour

• 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon

• Pinch of salt

• 75g/3oz butter

• 1 egg yolk

• 1 tablespoon chilled water

• 450g/1lb plums (halved, stoned and diced)

• 25g/1oz caster sugar

• 3 tablespoons apricot jam

• 2 tablespoons water

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Method:

1. Sieve the flour into a blender or food processor, add the ground cinnamon, salt, butter and egg yolk. Process for 30 seconds or until evenly combined.

2. Add the chilled water and process for a further 30 seconds. Knead together lightly and roll out to a circle approximately 25.5cm/10in in diameter. Put on a baking tray and chill for 10 to 15 minutes.

3. Preheat the oven to 200°C/400°F/Gas mark 6. Prick the pastry all over with a fork. Bake for 20 to 25 minutes, or until golden brown.

4. Arrange the plums over the cooked pastry and sprinkle with the sugar. Put back in the oven for 40 to 45 minutes or until the plums are tender.

5. Melt the jam in a small saucepan with the water, bring to the boil and bubble for 1 minute. Brush or spoon over the warm tart.