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Purple Plum Pie

Ingredients

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  • plum, fresh; sliced4 cup
  • granulated sugar1/2 cup
  • all purpose flour1/4 cup
  • salt1/4 tsp
  • ground cinnamon1/4 tsp
  • lemon juice1 tbsp
  • pastry shell, 9-inch; deep dish; unbaked1
  • granulated sugar1/2 cup
  • all purpose flour1/2 cup
  • ground cinnamon1/4 tsp
  • nutmeg, ground1/4 tsp
  • butter, cold; or margarine3 tbsp

Method 4 steps

  1. In a bowl, combine the plums, sugar, flour, salt, cinnamon, and lemon juice. Transfer them to the pastry shell.

  2. For the topping, combine the sugar, flour, cinnamon, and nutmeg in a small bowl; cut in butter until the mixture resembles coarse crumbs. Sprinkle over the pie filling.

  3. Bake at 375°F for 50–60 minutes or until bubbly and golden brown. Cover edges of crust during the last 20 minutes to prevent over-browning.

  4. Cool on a wire rack.

Region evidence: no stated origin (basic dish)