Four round individual tarts fill the plate. Their golden crust wrap around a vibrant purple plum filling. Light dusting of powdered sugar and garnished with vibrant mint sprigs add contrast.

Provencal Plum Tarts

Name: Provencal Plum Tarts
Prep time: 20 min
Cook time: 20 min
Total time: 40 min
Yield: 4
Cuisine: French
Ingredients: Ripe plums, 8 pitted and sliced; Ready-made shortcrust pastry, 4 sheets roughly 7-inch diameter; White granulated sugar, 1/2 cup; Butter, 2 tablespoons melted; Fresh Thyme, 1 teaspoon finely chopped; Egg, 1 beaten; Powdered sugar, for dusting; Fresh mint leaves, for garnish; All-purpose flour, for dusting; Salt, a pinch

Category Snack

Prep 20 minutes

Cook 20 minutes

Style French

Technique Baking

Diet Friendly Vegetarian

Daily Recipe: July 21, 2025

Our Provencal Plum Tarts are a unique twist on a French classic. Crunchy, sweet and tangy, these individual plum tarts are inspired by the freshness of the season, featuring ripe summer plums. The tart's crumbly crust paired with the luscious plum filling makes for a delightful surprise.

Ingredients (for 4)

Ripe plums - 8 - pitted and sliced
Ready-made shortcrust pastry - 4 sheets - roughly 7-inch diameter
White granulated sugar - 1/2 cup
Butter - 2 tablespoons - melted
Fresh thyme - 1 teaspoon - finely chopped
Egg - 1 - beaten
Powdered sugar - - for dusting
Fresh mint leaves - - for garnish
All-purpose flour - - for dusting
Salt - a pinch

Preparation

Step 1 - 🔥🌡️🕗

Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C) to ensure it's ready for baking.
Step 2 - 🍞🔪🍽️

On a surface lightly dusted with all-purpose flour, roll out the ready-made shortcrust pastries and cut into 4 round sheets of approximately 7-inch diameter.
Step 3 - 🍽️📜👌

Place the pastry rounds on a baking sheet lined with parchment paper.
Step 4 - 🥮🍑👀

Arrange the ripe, sliced plums on the pastry rounds, keeping a small border around the edges to wrap up later.
Step 5 - 🧂🧈🌱

Evenly sprinkle sugar, melted butter, and finely chopped fresh thyme over the plums. Add a pinch of salt for balance.
Step 6 - 🥮🍑🔝

Fold up the edges of the pastry to encase the plums, preparing them for the oven.
Step 7 - 🥚🖌️✨

Brush the pastry crust with the beaten egg to give it a beautiful brown color during baking.
Step 8 - ⏱️🔥🥧

Bake your pastry in the preheated oven for about 15-20 minutes until the pastry turns golden brown and the plums become soft and juicy.
Step 9 - 🍃🍽️✨

Once cool, dust your pastries with some powdered sugar and garnish with fresh mint leaves before serving.

Additional

For a vegan option, replace the egg with a plant-based milk or vegan egg substitute for the pastry glazing. These tarts work well with other summer fruit like cherries or peaches, so feel free to mix and match!