1-2tablespoonapricot jelly OR plum glaze recipe below
OPTIONAL PLUM GLAZE
½cupdiced plum
1 ½tablespoonwater
1teaspoonhoney
½teaspoonarrowroot powder(or cornstarch)
Instructions
MAKE THE CRUST
In a large mixing bowl, add the flour and cut in the butter until a fine texture is formed. Add all remaining ingredients and press together into a flat round. Refrigerate to chill (about 1 hour).
MAKE THE FILLING
Make the almond sprinkle In a small bowl, by combining the ground almonds, coconut sugar, and flour. Mix together and set aside.
Wash and slice plums about ½-inch thick, set aside.
ASSEMBLING THE TART
Preheat oven to 375°F and set oven rack to middle setting.Lightly flour your work surface and roll out the chilled pastry to form an oval or 12-inch circle. Transfer the pastry to a cookie sheet or pizza stone covered with parchment paper, lightly floured surface, or lightly spray the baking surface with olive oil.
Create an imprint of a 9 inch circle in the center of your pastry to know where to end laying filling (leaving 1 ½-inch edge). I just make the imprint with my finger.
Sprinkle on the almond sprinkle on the pastry in the 9-inch center.
Lay out the plum slices in any shape and design you want, trying to not leave any gaps and staying in the 9 inch center.
Fold the edges over the plum filling, not worrying about how even it looks.
Drizzle with honey and sprinkle cubed butter over the top.
Whisk together a whole egg and 2 teaspoon milk for an egg wash, and brush over the pastry edge.
BAKING THE TART
Bake at 375°F for 55-60 minutes. TIP: if you see the tart bubbling up, use a toothpick to poke the bubble, otherwise you might have a blank spot in the finished tart (think bubbles on pizza crusts).Meanwhile, make the plum glaze. Skip if using apricot jelly.
MAKE THE OPTIONAL PLUM GLAZE
In a small saucepan stir together all ingredients for the plum glaze. Heat on medium-low heat until it starts to boil (about 7 minutes). Decrease to low until the mixture has thickened. Remove from heat but keep covered to keep warm until tart is baked. Stir frequently to avoid sticking.Use a slotted spoon to scoop and strain out the fruit pieces, leaving the glaze behind (save the fruit pieces to use as a jelly for toast).
ONCE THE TART HAS BAKED
Use apricot jelly or drizzle the plum glaze over the tart immediately after removing it from the oven. Cover the entire tart including the crust and fruit.
Let cool briefly before cutting and serving. Enjoy!