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Plum Good Pie Recipe

Plum Good Pie Recipe

5.1 from 16 reviews

This Plum Good Pie recipe is a delightful dessert that combines fresh plums with a sweet, spiced filling encased in a flaky pie crust. Perfect for any occasion!

Ingredients

Scale

Pie Filling:

  • 1 ½ pounds plums (use 2 pounds and add ¼ cup more sugar if using a deep-dish pie plate)
  • ½ cup sugar
  • 2 tablespoons flour
  • 1 teaspoon cinnamon
  • 1 tablespoon unsalted butter

Crust:

  • 2 unbaked pie crusts

Instructions

  1. Preheat Oven: Preheat your oven to 450°F (230°C).
  2. Mix Filling: In a bowl, combine the sugar, flour, and cinnamon.
  3. Prepare Plums: Rinse the plums, quarter them, and remove the pits.
  4. Layer the Pie: Place half of the plums in the pie crust, sprinkle with half of the sugar mixture, add remaining plums, sprinkle the rest of the sugar mixture, and dot with butter.
  5. Top and Bake: Cover with the second crust, crimp edges, make slits, and bake at 450°F for 12 minutes. Reduce heat to 325°F and bake for 25 more minutes.
  6. Cool and Serve: Let the pie cool to allow the juices to thicken before serving.

Notes

  • You can serve this pie with a scoop of vanilla ice cream for a delicious pairing.
  • Experiment with different spice combinations like adding a hint of nutmeg or ginger for extra flavor.

Nutrition

Keywords: Plum Good Pie, Plum Pie Recipe, Fruit Pie, Homemade Pie