Indulge in the flavors of fresh plums with this classic homemade plum pie recipe. Made with a buttery and flaky crust, and a sweet and tangy filling, this pie is the perfect dessert for any occasion. Serve it warm with a scoop of vanilla ice cream and enjoy the taste of summer in every bite. With just a few simple ingredients and easy-to-follow directions, you can create a mouthwatering plum pie that will impress your family and friends.
Ingredients
- 4 cups fresh plums, pitted and sliced
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 1/4 cup all-purpose flour
- 1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 2 tablespoons unsalted butter, cubed
- 2 tablespoons lemon juice
- 1 recipe pastry for a 9-inch double crust pie
Directions
- Preheat the oven to 375°F (190°C).
- In a large mixing bowl, combine the plums, sugar, flour, cinnamon, and salt. Toss well to coat the plums evenly.
- Roll out half of the pastry and line a 9-inch pie dish with it. Trim excess dough, leaving a 1-inch overhang.
- Pour the plum filling into the pie crust and dot with the cubed butter. Drizzle the lemon juice over the filling.
- Roll out the remaining pastry and place it over the filling. Trim excess dough, leaving a 1-inch overhang. Fold the overhang under the bottom crust and press to seal. Flute the edges of the crust as desired.
- Make a few slits on the top crust to allow steam to escape during baking.
- Bake the pie in the preheated oven for 45-50 minutes, or until the crust is golden brown and the filling is bubbly.
- Remove the pie from the oven and allow it to cool on a wire rack before serving.
