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Caramelized Upside-Down Plum Tart  
Caramelized Upside-Down Plum Tart  
From: [email protected] (Stephanie da Silva)  
Date: Thu, 19 Aug 1993 08:06:54 GMT  
4
3
1
tablespoons butter  
/4 cup sugar  
pound dark Italian prune plums, halved and pitted  
Pate Brisee  
2
1
1
tablespoons heavy cream  
cup creme fraiche or sour cream  
teaspoon kirsch  
In a 9 inch skillet with an ovenproof handle, melt the butter over moderate  
heat. Stir in the 1/2 cup of the sugar. Arrange the plums, cut-side up,  
in concentric circles and cook until the sugar begins to caramelize, 15 to  
20 minutes. Let stand until completely cool.  
On a generously floured surface, roll the Pate Brisee into a 12 inch circle.  
Drape the dough over a rolling pin and flip it over the caramelized plums.  
Trim off the excess dough. Roll the edges down so that the crust lies flat  
on top of the fruit but reaches the edges of the pan. Refrigerate, covered,  
for 30 minutes.  
Prheat the oven to 425F. In a small bowl, combine the heavy cream with 1  
tablespoon of the sugar. Brush this glaze over the dough. Using a fork,  
prick the dough in several places and bake for 20 to 25 minutes or until  
golden brown.  
In a small bowl, combine the creme fraiche, kirsch and remaining 3  
tablespoons sugar.  
Immediatly invert the tart onto a large platter. Serve warm or cold with  
the flavoured creme fraiche.  
Pate Brisee  
1
1
2
cup all-purpose flour  
stick (4 ounces) cold butter, cut into small pieces  
tablespoons sugar  
pinch of salt  
2
to 3 tablespoons cold water  
In a food processor, combine the flour, butter, sugar and salt. Process  
until the mixture resembles coarse meal, about 8 seconds. Add the water  
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