Plum tart is an iconic summer and late-summer dessert from eastern France, particularly Alsace and Lorraine, where quetsches reign supreme. Simple and rustic, it showcases a seasonal fruit with barely any added sugar, its tartness mellowing during baking. The key step is still to protect the pastry from the fruit juices with an absorbent layer to keep the base crisp, then finish with a glossy glaze and a few almonds.
The key is to protect the pastry from the fruit juices with a thin layer of almond powder, then finish with an apricot glaze and a few sliced almonds for shine and crunch.
The quantities and detailed steps are provided in the recipe card on this page.
- Preparation
- 20 minutes
- Cooking time
- 40 minutes
- Servings
- 8 servings
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