Red Wine-Poached Prune Tart Recipe

Name: Red Wine-Poached Prune Tart
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 2 cups red wine; Finely grated zest of 1 orange, plus 2/3 cup fresh orange juice (from about 2 oranges); 1/2 cup plus 2 tablespoons sugar; 1 cinnamon stick; 1 pound (3 cups) pitted prunes, halved; All-purpose flour, for dusting; 1 box store-bought puff pastry, preferably all butter, thawed, or 1/4 recipe Puff Pastry (page 334); 1 large egg, for egg wash; 1 tablespoon heavy cream, for egg wash; Creme fraiche or Whipped Cream (page 340), for serving

Servings: persons

2 cups red wine
Finely grated zest of 1 orange, plus 2/3 cup fresh orange juice (from about 2 oranges)
1/2 cup plus 2 tablespoons sugar
1 cinnamon stick
1 pound (3 cups) pitted prunes, halved
All-purpose flour, for dusting
1 box store-bought puff pastry, preferably all butter, thawed, or 1/4 recipe Puff Pastry (page 334)
1 large egg, for egg wash
1 tablespoon heavy cream, for egg wash
Creme fraiche or Whipped Cream (page 340), for serving

1
In a medium saucepan, bring wine, orange juice, 1/2 cup sugar, and the cinnamon stick to a boil.
2
Remove from heat; add prunes, and let steep 10 minutes.
3
Use a slotted spoon to transfer prunes to a bowl.
4
Return liquid to a boil; cook until slightly reduced and thickened, 10 to 12 minutes.
5
Remove from heat.
6
Preheat oven to 375F.
7
On a lightly floured surface, roll out and trim dough to a 12-by-9-inch rectangle.
8
(If necessary, overlap edges of 2 smaller pieces to form a larger rectangle; brush overlap with water to seal, then roll out dough.)
9
Transfer to a parchment-lined rimmed baking sheet.
10
In a small bowl, combine orange zest and remaining 2 tablespoons sugar; sprinkle evenly over pastry.
11
Arrange prunes in rows over pastry, leaving a 1-inch border on all sides.
12
In a small bowl, whisk together egg and cream; brush over edges of pastry.
13
Bake, brushing tart with reserved cooking liquid halfway through, until crust is golden, about 28 minutes.
14
Let cool slightly.
15
Serve warm with creme fraiche or whipped cream.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 10 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 2 cups red wine, Finely grated zest of 1 orange, plus 2/3 cup fresh orange juice (from about 2 oranges), 1/2 cup plus 2 tablespoons sugar, 1 cinnamon stick, and more.

Yes, Red Wine-Poached Prune Tart falls under the Baking & Desserts category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 3–5 days. For longer storage, freeze for up to 3 months — no need to refrigerate or reheat.

Red Wine-Poached Prune Tart

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