Plum Tart

1. 1

   Preheat oven to 400 degrees.

2. 2

   Cut the plums in half down the indentation line and twist the halves in opposite directions.

3. 3

   Pull apart and remove pits.

4. 4

   Slice halves into thirds.

5. 5

   Arrange the plums in a circle around the tart shell, letting the slices overlap slightly (but not too much or the pastry will get soggy.)

6. 6

   Sprinkle the plums with the vanilla sugar.

7. 7

   Place the tart in the oven and bake for 30 to 40 minutes until the pastry is golden brown.

8. 8

   If the sides begin to brown, cover them loosely with foil.

9. 9

   Remove the tart and allow to cool on a rack.

10. 10

    Heat the jam and the kirsch and sprinkle on top of the plums.

11. 11

    Serve the tart at room temperature.

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