9th October 2023
Vegan Plum Tart
Make shortcrust pastry with 125g flour and 60g vegan butter and use to a flan or tart dish.
Half and stone enough plums to cover the base of the tart. Or use apricots dried or fresh, or figs or sliced pears.
Soak 1 tablespoon of chia seeds in hot water
Melt 100g vegan butter.
Add in 4 tablespoons sugar, 75g ground nuts (eg almond, Brazil, walnut), 1 or 2 tablespoons flour with raising agent, 1 tablespoon custard powder, and the chia seeds.
Mix well, adding 1 tablespoon brandy/ whiskey (optional) and a little water to loosen if the mixture is stiff.
Spread this mixture over the plums and fill the tart.
Bake 180C for about 30 minutes until lightly browned and firm to touch. Allow to cool a little before serving.
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