How to Make Michelle's Purple Plum Pie - A Step-by-Step Guide

Michelle's Purple Plum Pie is a delightful and delicious dessert that is perfect for any occasion. This recipe is a family favorite and has been passed down through generations. The combination of sweet and tart flavors in the plums, paired with the flaky crust, makes for a dessert that is sure to impress your guests.

This recipe is great for using up an abundance of ripe and juicy plums, and it's a wonderful way to enjoy the fruits of summer. The vibrant purple color of the plums giv...

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Ingredients

  • 4 cups sliced fresh plums
  • ½ cup sugar
  • ¼ cup all-purpose flour
  • ¼ teaspoon salt
  • ¼ teaspoon ground cinnamon
  • 1 tablespoon lemon juice
  • 1 (9 inch) unbaked deep dish pastry shell
  • ½ cup sugar
  • ½ cup all-purpose flour
  • ¼ teaspoon ground cinnamon
  • ¼ teaspoon ground nutmeg
  • 3 tablespoons cold butter or margarine

Information

  • Prep Time: 20 mins
  • Cook Time: 50 mins
  • Total Time: 1 hr 10 mins
  • Servings: 8
  • Yield: 8 servings

  • In a bowl, combine the first six ingredients; pour into the pastry shell. For topping, combine sugar, flour, cinnamon and nutmeg in a small bowl; cut in butter until the mixture resembles coarse crumbs. Sprinkle over filling. Bake at 375 degrees F for 50-60 minutes or until bubbly and golden brown. Cover edges of crust during the last 20 minutes to prevent overbrowning. Cool on a wire rack.