GINGER PLUM TART

Sweet cravings, begone! This free-form tart is done in only 35 minutes. Plus, it’s super-delicious when served warm.

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PREP: 15 MIN. • BAKE: 20 MIN. + COOLING • MAKES: 8 SERVINGS


1 sheet refrigerated pie pastry

1/2 cups sliced fresh plums (about 10 medium)

3 tablespoons plus 1 teaspoon coarse sugar, divided

1 tablespoon cornstarch

2 teaspoons finely chopped crystallized ginger

1 large egg white

1 tablespoon water

1. Preheat oven to 400°. On a work surface, unroll pastry sheet. Roll to a 12-in. circle. Transfer to a parchment paper-lined baking sheet.

2. In a large bowl, toss plums with 3 tablespoons sugar and cornstarch. Arrange plums on pastry to within 2 in. of edges; sprinkle with ginger. Fold the pastry edge over plums, pleating as you go.

3. In a small bowl, whisk egg white and water; brush over the folded pastry. Sprinkle with remaining sugar.

4. Bake 20-25 minutes or until the crust is golden brown. Cool in pan on a wire rack. Serve at room temperature.

Per piece: 190 cal., 7g fat (3g sat. fat), 5mg chol., 108mg sod., 30g carb. (14g sugars, 1g fiber), 2g pro.

Diabetic Exchanges:1/2 starch, 1 fat, 1/2 fruit.