Plum Frangipane Tart

Quick recipe, great for using all the plums on our tree out back!

• Ready In: 1 hr 20 mins
• Serves: 8

Ingredients

• 7  ounces almond paste
• 0.5 (15 ounce) package  refrigerated pie crusts, one crust
• 1  lb plum, cut into 8 wedges each
• 2  tablespoons sugar

Directions

1. Heat oven to 450°F Have a baking sheet ready.
2. With a rolling pin, roll almond paste between two sheets of pastic wrap to an 8-in-diameter circle.
3. Unroll pie crust directly on an ungreased cookie sheet. Peel plastic wrap from almond paste and center on pie crust.
4. Arrange plums on almond paste circularly. Sprinkle with sugar; fold edges of pastry over plums, crimping dough to fit.
5. Bake 15 minutes. Reduce oven to 375F and bake 25 minutes or until crust is lightly brown and plums are juicy and tender. Remove to a wire rack to cool. Serve warm or at room temperature.
6. Other yummy variations; Top with vanilla ice cream. Mix sugar with nutmeg before sprinkling on plums. Sprinkle plums with sliced almonds before baking.