PLUM AND PORT CROSTATA

Plum and Port Crostata image

Provided by Martha Stewart

Yield Makes one 9-inch crostata

Number Of Ingredients 8

1 1/2 cups ruby port
1 1/4 cups packed light-brown sugar, divided
2 pounds Italian prune plums, halved and pitted
1/4 cup cornstarch
1/4 teaspoon ground cinnamon
1 teaspoon heavy cream, for brushing
Sanding sugar, for sprinkling
1/2 recipe Martha's Pate Brisee

Steps:

Preheat oven to 400 degrees. Simmer port and 1/2 cup brown sugar in a saucepan over medium heat until reduced to 1/2 cup, about 25 minutes. Transfer to a bowl. Cover, and let cool 10 minutes.
On a lightly floured surface, roll out dough to 1/8-inch thickness. Fit into an 8-inch pie dish, leaving a 1-inch overhang.
Stir together remaining 3/4 cup brown sugar and remaining 1/2 teaspoon salt, plums, cornstarch, cinnamon, and port syrup. Transfer to pie shell. Fold in overhang to form a crust; brush crust with cream, and sprinkle with sanding sugar. Bake 30 minutes; reduce oven to 375 degrees. Bake until golden and center is bubbling, about 45 minutes more. Let cool.