Tarte aux Prunes

Ingredients

• All-purpose flour (1 1/2 cups)
• Unsalted butter (1/2 cup, cold and cubed)
• Granulated sugar (1/4 cup)
• Salt (1/4 teaspoon)
• Egg (1, beaten)
• Plums (1 pound, pitted and sliced)
• Brown sugar (1/2 cup)
• Ground cinnamon (1/2 teaspoon)
• Lemon juice (1 tablespoon)
• Apricot jam (1/2 cup)

Instructions

1. Combine the flour, butter, granulated sugar, and salt in a food processor. Pulse until you achieve a coarse crumb texture.
2. Add the beaten egg into the mixture and pulse again until a dough forms.
3. Transfer the dough onto a lightly floured surface and shape into a disk. Wrap the dough in plastic wrap and refrigerate for 30 minutes.
4. Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C).
5. Roll out the dough on a lightly floured surface into a circle large enough to fit a 9-inch tart pan. Press the dough into the bottom and sides of the pan.
6. In a separate bowl, mix the sliced plums, brown sugar, cinnamon, and lemon juice. Make sure the plums are well-coated.
7. Spread the apricot jam evenly over the tart crust.
8. Arrange the plum slices in a circular pattern over the jam layer.
9. Bake the tart for 40-45 minutes, until the crust turns golden and the plums are tender.
10. Allow the tart to cool before serving. This tart is best enjoyed either at room temperature or chilled.