This double-crusted spiced plum pie will
wow your family and friends.
Spiced Plum Pie
- 5 cups sliced Washington Italian prunes
or plums
3/4 cup granulated sugar
3 tablespoons cornstarch
1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon
- 1/2 teaspoon ground allspice
1/4 teaspoon salt
2 tablespoons butter or margarine
Pastry for double crust (9-inch) pie
Ice cream for accoompaniment (optional)
- Combine fruit with sugar, cornstarch,
cinnamon, allspice and salt; turn into pastry lined pie plate.
Dot with butter.
- Roll remaining pastry into 11 inch circle;
cut into 3/4 inch strips. Weave a lattice top over pie with pastry
strips. Seal and flute edges.
- Bake at 425°F
(220°C) 45 to 50 minutes; cover
edges with foil during the last 15 to 20 minutes.
- Serve warm with ice cream, if desired.
Makes 1 (9 inch) pie.
Recipe provided courtesy Washington State Fruit Commission.
