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Flaky Baking Plum Tarts with Almond Crumble

These flaky baking plum tarts with almond crumble feature buttery crust, juicy spiced plums, and a crunchy topping that will impress without demanding complicated skills.
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Prep Time 30 minutes
Cook Time 30 minutes
Total Time 1 hour
Servings: 6 tarts
Course: Dessert
Cuisine: French
Calories: 300
Ingredients Method Notes

Ingredients
  

Crust
  • 2 cups all-purpose flour
  • 1/2 cup unsalted butter, chilled & cubed Keep cold for flaky crust.
  • 1/4 cup granulated sugar
  • 1/4 tsp salt
  • 1/4 cup ice water Add gradually, stop when dough holds together.
Plum Filling
  • 4 ripe plums, pitted & sliced Thin wedges for even baking.
  • 2 tbsp brown sugar To sweeten the plums.
  • 1 tsp cinnamon Adds warmth to the filling.
Almond Crumble
  • 1 cup almond flour
  • 1/4 cup rolled oats
  • 1/4 cup slivered almonds Essential for crunch.
  • 1/4 cup melted butter
  • 1 tsp vanilla extract
  • 1 pinch salt

Method
 

Prepare the Crust
  1. Combine flour, sugar, and salt in a large mixing bowl.
  2. Rub in the chilled butter using fingertips until mixture resembles breadcrumbs.
  3. Add ice water one tablespoon at a time, mixing gently until dough holds together.
  4. Shape into a disc, wrap in plastic, and chill for at least 30 minutes.
Prepare the Plum Filling
  1. Preheat the oven to 375°F (190°C).
  2. Slice the plums into thin wedges and toss with brown sugar and cinnamon in a bowl.
  3. Let sit for 5 to 10 minutes to release juices.
Make the Almond Crumble
  1. Mix almond flour, rolled oats, and slivered almonds in a separate bowl.
  2. Stir in melted butter, vanilla extract, and salt until clumpy.
Assemble the Tarts
  1. Roll out chilled dough to 1/4 inch thickness and cut circles to fit tart pans.
  2. Press dough into the pans, fill with plum mixture, and top generously with almond crumble.
Bake
  1. Place tarts on a baking sheet and bake for 25 to 30 minutes until golden.
  2. Let cool for 10 minutes before removing from pans.
Serve
  1. Enjoy warm with ice cream or let cool and serve at room temperature.

Notes

For best results, keep ingredients cold. Make the dough ahead for easier rolling. Try using different fruits like nectarines or cherries.