Ginger Plum Tart Recipe

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Looking for a quick and easy dessert that’s pretty as a picture? Try this mouthwatering tart from our Test Kitchen. For an extra-special effect, crown it with a scoop of low-fat ice cream, yogurt or a dollop of reduced-fat whipped topping.—Taste of Home Test Kitchen

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Ginger Plum Tart Recipe

Prep: 15 min. Bake: 20 min. + cooling

Yield: 8 Servings

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Ingredients

Pastry for single-crust pie (9 inches)
3-1/2 cups sliced unpeeled fresh plums
3 tablespoons plus 1 teaspoon coarse sugar, divided
1 tablespoon cornstarch
2 teaspoons finely chopped crystallized ginger
1 egg white
1 tablespoon water

Directions

Roll pastry into a 12-in. circle. Transfer to a large baking sheet lined with parchment paper. In a large bowl, combine plums, 3 tablespoons sugar and cornstarch. Arrange plums in a pinwheel pattern over pastry to within 2 in. of edges; sprinkle with ginger. Fold edges of pastry over plums.
Beat egg white and water; brush over pastry. Sprinkle with remaining sugar. Bake at 400° for 20-25 minutes or until crust is lightly browned. Cool for 15 minutes before removing from pan to a serving platter. Yield: 8 servings.

Nutritional Facts 1 piece equals 190 calories, 7 g fat (3 g saturated fat), 5 mg cholesterol, 108 mg sodium, 30 g carbohydrate, 1 g fiber, 2 g protein. Diabetic Exchanges: 1-1/2 starch, 1 fat, 1/2 fruit.

Originally published as Ginger Plum Tart in Light & Tasty June/July 2006, p41