Plum Pie

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This gorgeous plum pie has a decorative and tasty streusel topping. The rich crust is made with a combination of luscious things like sour cream, heavy cream, and butter.

close up view of Plum Pie in a pie pan
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Prep Time:
30 mins
Cook Time:
1 day 21 hrs
Total Time:
1 hr 15 mins
Servings:
8
Yield:
1 (9-inch) pie

Ingredients

  • 3 cups all-purpose flour

  • ¾ cup white sugar

  • 2 ½ teaspoons baking powder

  • teaspoon salt

  • cup butter

  • 2 large eggs

  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract

  • 3 tablespoons milk

  • ½ teaspoon lemon zest

  • ½ cup all-purpose flour

  • ¼ cup packed brown sugar

  • ½ teaspoon ground cinnamon

  • ¼ teaspoon salt

  • cup chopped hazelnuts

  • 1 teaspoon lemon zest

  • 3 tablespoons butter

  • 5 cups plums, pitted and sliced

  • 1 cup white sugar

  • ¼ cup all-purpose flour

  • 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon

  • ½ teaspoon ground nutmeg

Directions

  1. Preheat the oven to 375 degrees F (190 degrees C).

  2. To make crust: Combine 3 cups flour, 3/4 cups white sugar, baking powder, and 1/8 teaspoon salt in a large bowl; mix thoroughly. Cut in 2/3 cup butter with a pastry blender until pieces are the size of small peas. Stir in eggs, vanilla extract, milk, and lemon zest. Mix just until all ingredients are combined. Allow dough to rest in refrigerator while you make the topping.

  3. To make streusel topping: Mix 1/2 cup flour, brown sugar, 1/2 teaspoon cinnamon, 1/4 teaspoon salt, chopped nuts, and grated lemon zest in a medium bowl. Rub in butter until all ingredients are well combined. Set aside.

  4. To make fruit filling: Place pitted and sliced plums in a large bowl. Mix remaining sugar, flour, cinnamon, and nutmeg in a small bowl until thoroughly combined. Pour over plums and stir gently until fruit is evenly coated.

  5. Roll out pie crust and arrange in a 9-inch pie pan; trim and flute edges. Pour in plum filling and evenly cover with streusel topping.

  6. Bake pie in the preheated oven until filling is bubbly and streusel is golden brown on top, 45 to 55 minutes. Serve warm, or at room temperature.

Tips

You can use apples or cherries in this recipe if you prefer; add 1/4 teaspoon of ground mace in streusel topping.

Walnuts may be used instead of hazelnuts, and a few drops of lemon oil may be used instead of lemon zest.

Nutrition Facts (per serving)

685 Calories
25g Fat
109g Carbs
10g Protein
Nutrition Facts
Servings Per Recipe 8
Calories 685
% Daily Value *
Total Fat 25g 32%
Saturated Fat 13g 67%
Cholesterol 99mg 33%
Sodium 424mg 18%
Total Carbohydrate 109g 40%
Dietary Fiber 4g 14%
Total Sugars 62g
Protein 10g 19%
Vitamin C 11mg 12%
Calcium 136mg 10%
Iron 4mg 20%
Potassium 303mg 6%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.

** Nutrient information is not available for all ingredients. Amount is based on available nutrient data.

(-) Information is not currently available for this nutrient. If you are following a medically restrictive diet, please consult your doctor or registered dietitian before preparing this recipe for personal consumption.

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