Plum tart "En passant par la Lorraine"


Plum tart "En passant par la Lorraine"
This tart - with a nod to the French children's song - features produce the Lorraine region is famous for: plums and hazelnuts. The small, sweet mirabelles contrast with the larger plums and make the most of the different varieties.
34K 6 4.7
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Last modified on: September 1st 2019

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1 hour 6 min.50 min.1 hour 56 min.
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Step by step recipe


Stage 1 - 20 min.
Plum tart "En passant par la Lorraine"
Line an 8-inch (20 cm) tart ring, following the guidance here.

Stage 2 - 10 min.
Plum tart "En passant par la Lorraine"
Rinse, drain and dry 500 g mirabelle plums.

Cut in half, remove and discard the stones.

Drizzle the juice of ½ lemon over.

Stage 3 - 10 min.
Plum tart "En passant par la Lorraine"
Rinse, drain and dry 350 g plums.

Cut in half and discard the stones.

Stage 4 - 3 min.
Plum tart "En passant par la Lorraine"
Preheat the oven to 390°F (200°C).

Spread 200 g Rich hazelnut buttercream in a thin layer in the bottom of the pastry case.

Stage 5 - 7 min.
Plum tart "En passant par la Lorraine"
Arrange the mirabelle halves in a circle around the edge, facing one way.

Stage 6 - 5 min.
Plum tart "En passant par la Lorraine"
Arrange a second ring of plums inside, facing the other way.

Stage 7 - 5 min.
Plum tart "En passant par la Lorraine"
Change direction again with another ring of mirabelles.

Stage 8 - 3 min.
Plum tart "En passant par la Lorraine"
Finish with a few more plums in the centre.

Stage 9 - 50 min.
Plum tart "En passant par la Lorraine"
Bake for 40 to 50 minutes. The fruit will give off quite a lot of juice. This is normal, but will make the tart quite fragile, so do be careful handling it while still hot.

Leave to cool before removing the tart ring.

Stage 10 - 3 min.
Plum tart "En passant par la Lorraine"
If possible, glaze the top of the tart once it has cooled.

Stage 11
Plum tart "En passant par la Lorraine"
Eat cold on its own, or with a generous dollop of whipped cream.
Remarks
For a simpler version, you can use just one variety of plum, but it won't have the impact of combining the different sorts.

If you don't have hazelnut buttercream, opt for almond cream (frangipane) instead.
Keeping
1 or 2 days in the fridge, covered with plastic film.
Source
Home made.
Nutritional information
Whole recipe
Energetic valueProteins CarbohydratesFats
3,069 Kcal or 12,849 Kj37 gr470 gr116 gr
153 %14 %44 %18 %
Per 100 g
Energetic valueProteins CarbohydratesFats
217 Kcal or 909 Kj3 gr33 gr8 gr
11 %1 %3 %1 %
Per tart
Energetic valueProteins CarbohydratesFats
3,069 Kcal or 12,849 Kj37 gr470 gr116 gr
153 %14 %44 %18 %
% are calculated relative to a Recommended Dietary Intake or RDI of 2000 k-calories or 8400 k-joules by day for a woman (change to a man).
Possible allergens in this recipe: Gluten, Milk, Egg, Nuts
How much will it cost?
  • For 1 tart : 6.40 $

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This recipe uses (among others)
PlumsPlums: You can check-out other recipes which use it, like for example: Clafoutis-style plum financier , Autumn apple and plum crumble pie, Plum tart, Angevin plum pâté, How to freeze plums, ... All
Sweetcrust pastry (pâte sablée)Sweetcrust pastry (pâte sablée): You can get more informations, or check-out other recipes which use it, for example: How to bake blind , Key Lime Pie for Jeremy, Croute à thé, Lemon Tart / Meringue Pie, Strawberry Verveine Tart , ... All
Rich hazelnut buttercreamRich hazelnut buttercream: You can get more informations, or check-out other recipes which use it, for example: Galette de Fougerolles, Tarte Jurassienne, ... All
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