Description
This French Almond Plum Tart features a buttery crust filled with rich almond frangipane and topped with sweet-tart plums that caramelize beautifully as they bake.
Ingredients
1 baked sweet tart crust in a 9-inch tart pan
7 tablespoons very soft butter
1/3 cup granulated sugar
2 large eggs
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
1/4 teaspoon almond extract
2 tablespoons all-purpose flour
1 cup almond flour
1/4 teaspoon kosher salt
4 to 5 fresh plums, thinly sliced
1 1/2 tablespoons granulated sugar
2 tablespoons apricot jam or apple jelly
Instructions
- Prepare and fully bake the sweet tart crust in a 9-inch tart pan, then let it cool completely.
- Preheat the oven to 350°F and line a sheet pan with parchment paper or foil.
- In a medium bowl, whisk the soft butter and sugar until smooth and well blended.
- Add the eggs, vanilla extract, and almond extract, then whisk until fully combined.
- Stir in the all-purpose flour, almond flour, and salt until a smooth frangipane forms.
- Spread the frangipane evenly into the cooled tart crust.
- Arrange the plum slices over the filling in overlapping circles from the outer edge inward.
- Sprinkle the top evenly with sugar.
- Place the tart on the prepared sheet pan and bake for 25 to 35 minutes, until the center is set.
- Warm the apricot jam or jelly until fluid, then brush over the hot tart.
- Let the tart cool on a rack before slicing and serving.
Notes
Swap plums with pears, apricots, or berries for seasonal variations.
Add a splash of rum or almond liqueur to enhance the frangipane flavor.
Sprinkle sliced almonds on top for extra crunch.
Store covered in the refrigerator for up to 3 days.
Bring to room temperature or warm gently in the oven before serving.
Avoid microwaving to keep the crust crisp.
Store-bought tart crust can be used to save time.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: French
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 320 kcal
- Sugar: 18 g
- Sodium: 90 mg
- Fat: 20 g
- Saturated Fat: 9 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 9 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 30 g
- Fiber: 2 g
- Protein: 6 g
- Cholesterol: 65 mg
