Red Plum Frangipane

 

Red Plum Frangipane

 

 

Preheat oven to 375*

Combine:

½ cup all-purpose unbleached flour

1/3 cup white whole wheat flour

½ cup sugar

1 teaspoon baking powder

1/3 cup whole almonds (grind in coffee grinder or food processor…not as fine as flour but w/out big pieces)

Mix in until smooth & fully combined with a wooden spoon:

1 egg  ( or ¼ cup egg beaters…I like to bake with egg beaters)

¼ -1/2  cup lowfat buttermilk

1 teaspoon vanilla
 

Prepare spring form pan with baking spray or butter & flour.  (I use a frittata/ tart pan with a removable ring…lends a decorative shape to the edge…bought it at Target for @ $15)

4-5 Red Plums, Black Plums or Pluots...or a combo. Pitted and sliced.

Pour batter into pan…press around the edges.  Then place sliced plums sideways in circular fashion…one ring around the edge and the one more for an inner ring.  Place the pieces in a design of your wish…but leave some space between each plum slice. Brush with apricot jam (gives the plum slices a shine).

Bake 35-40 minutes…until top is lightly browned. 

Serve warm with a scoop of vanilla bean ice cream! 

YUM!! J Send me pictures!!