Rustic tart featuring juicy plums, clover honey, and a tender buttery crust perfect for weekend treats.
# Ingredient list:
→ Crust
01 - 1 1/4 cups all-purpose flour
02 - 1/4 cup almond flour
03 - 2 tablespoons granulated sugar
04 - 1/2 teaspoon fine sea salt
05 - 1/2 cup cold unsalted butter, cubed
06 - 1 large egg yolk
07 - 3 to 4 tablespoons ice water
→ Filling
08 - 5 to 6 ripe plums, pitted and thinly sliced
09 - 3 tablespoons clover honey, plus extra for drizzling
10 - 2 tablespoons turbinado or demerara sugar
11 - 1 tablespoon cornstarch
12 - 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract
13 - 1/4 teaspoon ground cinnamon
14 - Pinch of salt
→ Assembly
15 - 1 egg, beaten (for egg wash)
16 - 1 tablespoon turbinado sugar (for sprinkling)
17 - Fresh clover blossoms or edible flowers, optional
# How-to:
01 - Whisk together all-purpose flour, almond flour, sugar, and salt in a large bowl.
02 - Add cold butter and use a pastry cutter or fingertips to blend until mixture resembles coarse crumbs.
03 - Whisk egg yolk with 3 tablespoons ice water; drizzle over dry mixture and stir until dough just forms, adding more water if needed. Shape dough into a disk, wrap, and chill for at least 30 minutes.
04 - Preheat oven to 400°F. Line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
05 - Toss sliced plums with honey, sugar, cornstarch, vanilla extract, cinnamon, and a pinch of salt in a bowl.
06 - Roll chilled dough on a lightly floured surface into a 12-inch circle and transfer to the prepared baking sheet.
07 - Arrange plum filling in center of dough, leaving a 2-inch border. Fold dough edges over fruit, pleating to secure.
08 - Brush crust with beaten egg and sprinkle with turbinado sugar.
09 - Bake for 35 to 40 minutes until crust is golden and fruit filling is bubbling.
10 - Drizzle warm tart with extra honey and garnish with clover blossoms if desired. Allow to cool briefly before slicing.
