Ginger Plum Tart

By aerin8

Ingredients

• 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

Preparation

Step 1

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.