Natal plum tart
Natal plum tart is a vibrant, sweet-tart dessert featuring the juicy, aromatic fruit of the Carissa macrocarpa shrub, native to South Africa. The tart typically consists of a flaky pastry crust filled with a mixture of cooked natal plums, sugar, and sometimes spices like cinnamon or lemon zest, creating a balance of bright fruitiness and buttery richness.
🍽️ Nutrition at a glance
This dessert is generally high in carbohydrates from the fruit and sugar, with a moderate amount of fat from the pastry crust. It provides vitamin C and some dietary fiber from the plums, with a rough calorie estimate of around 250-350 kcal per serving.
Nutrition breakdown
| Calories | 300 kcal |
| Protein | 3 g |
| Carbs | 45 g |
| Fat | 13 g |
| Fiber | 3 g |
| Sugar | 28 g |
| Sodium | 180 mg |
| Vitamin C | 15 mg |
| Potassium | 180 mg |
| Vitamin A | 45 µg |
| Iron | 1.2 mg |
| Calcium | 20 mg |
| Magnesium | 15 mg |
Per 1 slice (120 g) · estimated, varies by recipe
💡 What's interesting
Natal plums, also known as 'noemdats' in Afrikaans, are a traditional South African fruit often foraged from coastal dunes, giving the tart a unique, regional character. Nutritionally, the fruit is a surprisingly good source of vitamin C and antioxidants, which can partially offset the indulgence of the pastry.
