UPSIDE-DOWN PLUM TARTS

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Sweet-tart plums become caramelized and tender when baked into a puff-pastry crust.

Provided by Martha Stewart

Categories     Food & Cooking     Dessert & Treats Recipes     Pie & Tarts Recipes

Time 55m

Yield Makes four 4-inch tarts

Number Of Ingredients 7

1 sheet frozen puff pastry (from one 17.3-ounce box), thawed
2 ounces (4 tablespoons) unsalted butter
1/2 cup packed dark-brown sugar
4 firm but ripe red plums, pitted and quartered
Pinch of salt
2 tablespoons brandy
1/4 cup sour cream, for serving

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 400 degree. Cut out four 4-inch circles frompuff pastry, and transfer to a parchment-lined baking sheet.Freeze for 15 minutes.
  • Meanwhile, heat butter and sugar in a 12-inch saute panover medium heat, stirring constantly, until butter melts. Addplums and salt, and cook, stirring frequently, until plums beginto soften, about 10 minutes. Remove from heat, and addbrandy. Return to heat, and swirl pan until alcohol cooks off,about 1 minute.
  • Divide plums, cut sides down, and pan juices among four10-ounce ramekins. Top each with a puff pastry circle, andbake until edges are bubbling and tops are golden, about40 minutes. Let cool for 5 to 10 minutes. Carefully turn out intoshallow bowls, and serve each with a dollop of sour cream.

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