GERMAN PLUM TART

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The buttery crust of this fruit-filled treat melts in your mouth. You can substitute sliced apples or peaches for the plums with great results. I've used this crust with blueberries, too. -Helga Schlape, Florham Park, New Jersey

Provided by Taste of Home

Time 45m

Yield 8 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 5

Ingredients

1/2 cup butter, softened
4 tablespoons sugar, divided
1 large egg yolk
3/4 to 1 cup all-purpose flour
2 pounds plums, quartered (about 4 cups)

Steps:

In a small bowl, cream butter and 3 tablespoons sugar until light and fluffy. Beat in egg yolk. Gradually add flour, 1/4 cup at a time, until mixture forms a soft dough. Press onto the bottom and up the sides of a 9-in. pie plate., Arrange plums, skin side up with edges overlapping, in crust; sprinkle with remaining sugar. Bake at 350° for 35-45 minutes or until crust is golden brown and fruit is tender.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 237 calories, Fat 13g fat (7g saturated fat), Cholesterol 57mg cholesterol, Sodium 117mg sodium, Carbohydrate 30g carbohydrate (18g sugars, Fiber 2g fiber), Protein 3g protein.