Mirabelle plums tart

Every time you eat a fruit for the first time that year you need to make a wish - André Aciman

Mirabelle plums are much more than merely a delicious fruit: rich in vitamins, minerals, and fiber, they promote good digestion and help regulate intestinal transit.

Ingredients

1 homemade vegan shortcrust pastry
1,5 tbsp cornstarch + 1 tbsp brown sugar, mixed together
500-700 g mirabelle plums, cut in half lengthwise
1 sachet of vanilla sugar

1 tbsp of brown sugar

7-8 small pieces of vegan butter

cinnamon powder (option)

Method

1. Preheat according to the oven directions.

Mine for baking pies: 240° C with the rack in the bottom.

2. Place the shortcrust pastry in a tart tin and prick the base of the pastry with a fork to ensure even baking).  Leave it to rest in the fridge for just 5 mins (enough) to have a very crispy dough.

3. Spread the mixture of cornstarch + brown sugar with the back of a tablespoon.

4. Arrange the plum slices in a single layer over the dough, slightly overlapping them.

5. Sprinkle with vanilla sugar, then with brown sugar.

6. Add small pieces of butter.

7. Lightly sprinkle cinnamon powder on top.

8. Bake for about 35-40 mins.

Remove the tart and let cool on a wire rack before serving.

N.B.

I use the same process for these juicy fruits: blueberries, pears, nectarines, apples and grapes.

And I don't like compote or jelly; I prefer the juice of caramelized fruits.