Plum and Almond Tart

375g Ready-Rolled Puff Pastry
115g Marzipan
6-8 Plums, stoned pitted and sliced



Serves 4


Preparation: 8 Minutes                                                                   Cooking Time: 20 Minutes

1. Preheat the oven to 190C/375F/Gas Mark 5
   
   
   
2. Unroll the pastry on to a large baking sheet, using a sharp knife score a border 2in from the edge of the pastry all round, without cutting all the way through.
   
   
   
3. Roll out the marzipan into a rectangle, to fit just with the border, then lay it on top of the pastry, pressing down lightly with the tips of your fingers.
   
   
   
4. Arrange the sliced plum’s on top of the marzipan and bake for 20 minutes, or until the pastry is risen and golden brown.
   
   
   
5. Carefully transfer the tart to a wire rack to cool slightly, then cut into squares or wedges and serve.