Plum Good Pie Recipe
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!
- Author: Maya
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 37 minutes
- Total Time: 57 minutes
- Yield: 1 9-inch pie 1x
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Vegetarian
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:
- Preheat Oven: Preheat your oven to 450°F (230°C).
- Mix Filling: In a bowl, combine the sugar, flour, and cinnamon.
- Prepare Plums: Rinse the plums, quarter them, and remove the pits.
- 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.
- 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.
- 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
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 285
- Sugar: 18g
- Sodium: 210mg
- Fat: 10g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 47g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 8mg
Keywords: Plum Good Pie, Plum Pie Recipe, Fruit Pie, Homemade Pie