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Spiced Plum Streusel Pie

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PREP TIME
30 min
COOKING TIME
45 min
TOTAL TIME
75 min
SERVINGS
8 servings
Dessert
Spiced Plum Streusel Pie
Ingredients
  • 3 cups all-purpose flour
  • 3/4 cup white sugar
  • 2 1/2 teaspoons baking powder
  • 1/8 teaspoon salt
  • 2/3 cup butter
  • 2 eggs
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 3 tablespoons milk
  • 1/2 teaspoon lemon zest
  • 1/2 cup all-purpose flour
  • 1/4 cup packed brown sugar
  • 1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon
  • 1/4 teaspoon salt
  • 1/3 cup chopped hazelnuts
  • 1 teaspoon lemon zest
  • 3 tablespoons butter
  • 5 cups plums, pitted and sliced
  • 1 cup white sugar
  • 1/4 cup all-purpose flour
  • 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
  • 1/2 teaspoon ground nutmeg
Instructions
1
Preheat your oven to a high heat setting of 375 degrees Fahrenheit (or 190 degrees Celsius, if you prefer metric measurements).
2
In a large mixing container, combine three cups of flour, three-quarters cup of white sugar, a pinch of baking powder, and an eighth of a teaspoon of salt. Use your hands or a spoon to thoroughly mix all the ingredients together until they form a uniform blend.
3
Using a pastry blender or your fingertips, break down the 2/3 cup of butter into small pieces until they resemble tiny peas. Then, gently stir in two eggs, a teaspoon of vanilla extract, 1/2 cup of milk, and some grated lemon zest. Mix the ingredients just until they come together in harmony.
4
Place this dough mixture in the refrigerator to rest and chill for a while, allowing you to prepare the streusel topping.
5
In another mixing bowl, combine half a cup of flour, some brown sugar, a pinch of cinnamon, a quarter of a teaspoon of salt, chopped nuts, and some grated lemon zest. Use your fingers or a spoon to rub in the butter until all the ingredients are well combined and have a lovely texture.
6
Set this streusel mixture aside for now, as you prepare the plum filling.
7
In a separate bowl, combine some sliced plums that have been pitted and chopped. Mix in the remaining sugar, flour, cinnamon, and nutmeg until all the ingredients are thoroughly combined.
8
Pour this plum mixture over the rested pie crust, making sure to evenly coat it. Then, sprinkle the streusel topping over the filling.
9
Place this pie in a 9-inch pie pan and roll out the remaining dough to cover the edges. Trim any excess dough and flute the edges to create a decorative border.
10
Bake this pie in your preheated oven for 45 to 55 minutes, or until the filling is bubbly and the streusel topping is golden brown on top. Serve warm, or at room temperature.