Plum Frangipane Tart

Ingredients

• 7 ounces almond paste

• 1/2 (15 ounce) package refrigerated pie crusts, one crust
• 1 lb plum, cut into 8 wedges each
• 2 tablespoons sugar

Directions

1. 1

   Heat oven to 450°F Have a baking sheet ready.

2. 2

   With a rolling pin, roll almond paste between two sheets of pastic wrap to an 8-in-diameter circle.

3. 3

   Unroll pie crust directly on an ungreased cookie sheet. Peel plastic wrap from almond paste and center on pie crust.

4. 4

   Arrange plums on almond paste circularly. Sprinkle with sugar; fold edges of pastry over plums, crimping dough to fit.

5. 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. 6

   Other yummy variations; Top with vanilla ice cream. Mix sugar with nutmeg before sprinkling on plums. Sprinkle plums with sliced almonds before baking.