Plum Pie (Classic)
Description
The pastry is prepared simply and quickly. In this recipe, the light tartness of plums pairs well with the sweet shortcrust dough. Plum jam adds extra juiciness to the cake. Details, serve warm or chilled. Perfect with tea.
Instructions
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Step 1
Prepare the necessary ingredients. Wash the plums and pat them dry.
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Step 2
Combine the flour, sugar, butter, and eggs in the blender bowl, blend until smooth. Gather the dough into a ball, divide into two parts, one slightly larger than the other. Place the larger portion in the refrigerator, the smaller one in the freezer for 20 minutes.
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Step 3
Cut the plums in half, remove the pits.
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Step 4
Spread most of the dough over the bottom and sides of a baking pan (19 × 14 cm), and prick the dough with a fork.
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Step 5
Place the jam (preserve).
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Step 6
Halved plums, cut side up, on top.
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Step 7
Take the dough out of the freezer, grate it on a coarse grater, spread it over the cream. Place the pie in the oven to bake at 220 °C for 20–30 minutes until golden brown.
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Step 8
Cool the pie.