Tarte aux mirabelles
(Tart with mirabelle plums)
While the traditional version couples only two elements, shortcrust pastry or pâte brisée and juicy mirabelle plums, modern varieties of this classic occasionally place the plums on a bed of pastry cream or creamy custards. Before baking, the tart is sprinkled with powdered sugar (alternatively, the top can be drizzled with mirabelle brandy), and it is then caramelized under a broiler or with a blowtorch.
This autumnal French dessert is often associated with the regions of Lorraine and Alsace, where mirabelle plums are traditionally grown. Because their season is very short, they are a prized ingredient in the French cuisine.
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