Italian Plum Tart

Serves: 5

Mckayla Mann

1 January 1970

Based on User reviews:

49

Spice

52

Sweetness

55

Sourness

45

mins

Prep time (avg)

5

Difficulty

Ingredients:

1.75 cups

Sugar (divided)

1.25 cups

All-Purpose Flour

1 tsp

Kosher Salt

Directions:

1

Add 1 tablespoon of cold water and continue to beat for about 30 seconds, until the mixture forms large, moist crumbs

2

Watch how to make this recipe

3

Preheat the oven to 350 degrees

4

Butter and flour a 9-inch springform pan and place it on a sheet pan

5

Place the plums, tapioca, creme de cassis, and 3/4 cup of the sugar in a mixing bowl and stir to combine

6

Allow to sit for 15 minutes

7

In the bowl of an electric mixer fitted with the paddle attachment, cream the butter and remaining 1 cup of sugar on medium speed until light and fluffy

8

In a small bowl, combine the flour, cinnamon, salt, and baking powder

9

With the mixer on low, gradually add the dry ingredients to the butter mixture until it forms small, dry crumbs

10

Set aside 3/4 cup of the crumb mixture and pour the rest into the springform pan

11

With floured hands, lightly pat the dough evenly in the bottom of the pan and 1 inch up the sides

12

Arrange the plums in concentric circles on the crust

13

Sprinkle the remaining crumb mixture evenly on top

14

Bake for 1 hour, until the fruit is bubbling and the crust is golden

15

Cool for 15 minutes, then remove the sides of the pan and serve warm or at room temperature