Apple and plum pie
Description
The recipe won't take much time. Use ripe sweet plums to make this pie. Serve with tea or coffee.
Instructions
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Step 1
1. Prepare the dough. In a mixer bowl, beat butter, sugar, and orange zest. Add slightly beaten egg and mix. Gradually add flour, baking powder, and salt, and beat until smooth. Place the dough onto a sheet of parchment paper or plastic wrap, wrap it up, and refrigerate in the freezer for 10–20 minutes.
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Step 2
2. Cut the plums in half, remove the pits, and cut each half in half again. Peel the apples, remove the cores, and cut into small pieces. Preheat the oven to 175 degrees. Grease a pie dish with butter. In a bowl, mix the plums and apples with sugar, cinnamon, and orange juice. Gently stir the ingredients together once or twice, then transfer the mixture into the prepared dish.
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Step 3
3. Roll out the dough on a well-floured surface and place it over the filling, forming a neat overhang. Brush the dough with milk or cream using a brush, sprinkle with sugar, and bake the pie for 40 minutes, until the top is lightly golden.
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Step 4
4. Transfer the pie to a large plate, let it cool to room temperature, slice into pieces, and serve with whipped cream.