Tarte aux Mirabelles

Ingredients

Pie crust

1 (9-inch) tart crust, store-bought or homemade

Mirabelle plums

2 cups, pitted and halved

Granulated sugar

1/4 cup

Cornstarch

1 tablespoon

Ground cinnamon

1/2 teaspoon

Egg

1, beaten (for egg wash)

Powdered sugar

for dusting before serving

Instructions

1. Preheat the oven to 375°F (190°C).
2. Roll out the pie crust and fit it into a 9-inch tart pan, trimming any excess dough from the edges.
3. In a medium bowl, mix together the granulated sugar, cornstarch, and ground cinnamon until well combined.
4. Wash and pit the Mirabelle plums, then cut each plum in half.
5. Arrange the Mirabelle plum halves in a circular pattern on the pie crust, ensuring they are evenly spaced.
6. Sprinkle the sugar mixture evenly over the plums, allowing the flavors to meld during baking.
7. Fold the edges of the pie crust over the plums, creating a rustic crust that showcases the beautiful fruit.
8. Brush the exposed crust with the beaten egg for a rich, golden finish.
9. Bake in the preheated oven for 35-40 minutes, or until the crust is golden brown and the plums are tender and juicy.
10. Remove from the oven and let cool for several minutes.
11. Dust the tart with powdered sugar before slicing to serve.