Plum-Almond Tart

PLUM-ALMOND TART

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Categories : Desserts Fruits

Amount Measure Ingredient -- Preparation Method -- -- --

1/2 pk Frozen puff pastry,

1 sheet

2/3 c Toasted sliced almonds

-finely chopped

1 1/2 lb Plums -- halve, pitted,

sliced 1/4 c Sugar

2 tb Sugar

1 t Grated lemon zest

--NUTRITIONAL INFORMATION/SERV--

x 222 calories

x 4 g protein

x 35 g carbohydrate

x 8 g fat

x 5 mg cholesterol

x 21 mg sodium

1. Preheat oven to 400F. On lightly floured surface, roll thawed

14x12 inch rectange. With sharp knife, cut off

12 inch square; cut 14x2 inch strip

lengthwise into four 1/2 inche wide strips. Brush edges of pastry

square with water; attach a pastry strip on top of each edge,

pressing gently and trimming to fit. Place on baking sheet.

2. Sprinkle almonds over pastry (not over strips).

3. In bowl, combine plums, 1/4 cup sugar and the lemon zest; toss to

combine. Arrange plums, overlapping, in rows over almonds; reserve

any juices from plums. Sprinkle plums with remaining 2 T sugar. Bake

20 to 25 minutes or until browned and bubbly. Brush top with any

reserved plum juice. Serve warm or at room temperature.

From: McCall's August 1993 - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - -