Rustic Plum Tart

Directions

1. 1
   Blend flour, sugar, and salt in processor.
2. 2
   Add butter and cut in using on/off turns until mixture resembles coarse meal.
3. 3
   Add 2 tablespoons ice water; blend until moist clumps form, adding more water by teaspoonfuls if mixture is dry.
4. 4
   Gather dough into ball; flatten into disk.
5. 5
   Wrap dough in plastic and refrigerate at least 1 hour.
6. 6
   Preheat oven to 400F.
7. 7
   Toss plums, 4 tablespoons sugar, ginger and cinnamon in bowl.
8. 8
   Roll out dough on floured surface to 12 1/2-inch round.
9. 9
   Transfer to rimmed baking sheet.
10. 10
    Mix 1 tablespoon sugar and 1 tablespoon flour in small bowl; sprinkle over dough, leaving 2-inch plain border.
11. 11
    Arrange plums in concentric circles on dough, leaving 2-inch plain border; drizzle with melted butter.
12. 12
    Fold dough border in toward center.
13. 13
    Brush border with egg glaze; sprinkle with 1 tablespoon sugar.
14. 14
    Bake tart until plums are tender and crust is golden, about 45 minutes.
15. 15
    Stir preserves in saucepan over low heat until melted.
16. 16
    Brush over plums.
17. 17
    Cool tart 1 hour on baking sheet.
18. 18
    Run long thin knife under tart to loosen.
19. 19
    Using 9-inch tart pan bottom, transfer tart to plate; serve at room temperature.