PLUM AND PORT CROSTATA
The filling for this Italian-style tart begins with a flavorful reduction of port wine and brown sugar; half a fresh Thai chile is added for a subtle-but entirely optional-bit of heat. Start with the best fruit you can find. Small, oval Italian prune plums are firmer and sweeter than other plums; plus, since they are a freestone fruit, their pits are not attached to the flesh and are therefore easily removed.
Yield makes one 8-inch pie
Number Of Ingredients 11
Steps:
- On a lightly floured surface, roll out dough to a 12-inch round, 1/8 inch thick. Fit into an 8-inch pie plate, leaving a 1-inch overhang. Refrigerate or freeze until firm, about 30 minutes.
- Simmer port and 1/2 cup brown sugar in a saucepan until reduced to 1/2 cup, about 25 minutes. Transfer to a bowl. Add chile, if desired. Cover, and let cool 10 minutes.
- Meanwhile, preheat oven to 400°F. Stir together remaining 3/4 cup brown sugar and the salt, plums, cornstarch, cinnamon, and port syrup. Pour into pie shell. Fold in overhang to form a border; brush dough with cream, and sprinkle with sanding sugar. Bake 30 minutes; reduce heat to 375°F. Bake until crust is golden and center is bubbling, about 90 minutes more. Let pie cool completely on a wire rack.
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