Honey Plum Galette Tart (Printable Version)

Rustic tart with juicy plums, clover honey, and buttery crust perfect for a weekend treat.

# What You Need:

→ Crust

01 - 1 1/4 cups all-purpose flour
02 - 1/4 cup almond flour
03 - 2 tablespoons granulated sugar
04 - 1/2 teaspoon fine sea salt
05 - 1/2 cup cold unsalted butter, cubed
06 - 1 large egg yolk
07 - 3 to 4 tablespoons ice water

→ Filling

08 - 5 to 6 ripe plums, pitted and thinly sliced
09 - 3 tablespoons clover honey, plus extra for drizzling
10 - 2 tablespoons turbinado or demerara sugar
11 - 1 tablespoon cornstarch
12 - 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract
13 - 1/4 teaspoon ground cinnamon
14 - Pinch of salt

→ Assembly

15 - 1 egg, beaten (for egg wash)
16 - 1 tablespoon turbinado sugar (for sprinkling)
17 - Fresh clover blossoms or edible flowers, optional

# How to Make It:

01 - Whisk all-purpose flour, almond flour, sugar, and salt in a large bowl. Incorporate cold butter using a pastry cutter until mixture resembles coarse crumbs.
02 - Whisk egg yolk with 3 tablespoons ice water. Drizzle into flour mixture and stir until dough just forms, adding more water if necessary. Shape into disk, wrap, and refrigerate for at least 30 minutes.
03 - Preheat oven to 400°F. Line baking sheet with parchment. Toss plum slices with honey, sugar, cornstarch, vanilla, cinnamon, and salt.
04 - Roll dough on lightly floured surface into 12-inch circle. Transfer to prepared baking sheet.
05 - Arrange plum mixture in center, leaving 2-inch border. Fold edges over fruit, pleating as needed.
06 - Brush crust with beaten egg and sprinkle with turbinado sugar.
07 - Bake 35 to 40 minutes until crust is golden and fruit is bubbly.
08 - Drizzle warm galette with extra honey and scatter with clover blossoms if desired. Cool briefly before slicing.

# Expert Advice:

01 -
  • Gently sweetened with clover honey
  • Buttery tender crust for the perfect texture
02 -
  • Apricots or peaches can be substituted for plums for a different flavor
  • If clover honey is unavailable, use a mild floral honey instead
03 -
  • Chill dough well before rolling to prevent sticking
  • Use fresh ripe plums for the best flavor and juiciness
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