Best 7 Sugarplum Pies Recipes

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Are you looking for a delectable treat to impress your friends and family? Look no further than the sugarplum pie, a delightful pastry filled with a sweet and tangy filling made from sugarplums, a unique fruit known for its delicate flavor. This article features a collection of three irresistible sugarplum pie recipes that cater to various tastes and skill levels.

The first recipe, "Classic Sugarplum Pie," is a timeless treasure that embodies the essence of this classic dessert. With its buttery crust and generous filling, this pie is sure to become a favorite among sugarplum enthusiasts.

For those who prefer a fruitier twist, the "Sugarplum-Raspberry Pie" offers a vibrant combination of flavors. The tartness of raspberries complements the sweetness of sugarplums, creating a harmonious balance that will tantalize your taste buds.

Finally, the "Sugarplum Cream Pie" is a delightful indulgence for those who love a creamy, luscious filling. This pie features a creamy filling made with sugarplums, cream, and a hint of vanilla, all encased in a flaky crust.

Whether you're a seasoned baker or just starting, these sugarplum pie recipes provide step-by-step instructions and helpful tips to ensure success. So gather your ingredients, preheat your oven, and embark on a culinary journey that will leave you smitten with the enchanting flavors of sugarplum pie.

Let's cook with our recipes!

PLUM PIE



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I get lots of plums from neighbors who are glad to share. My husband loves this special dessert. Of course, he claims to only like two kinds of pies-warm ones and cold ones!-Shirley Smith, Noti, Oregon

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Desserts

Time 1h15m

Yield 6-8 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 9

1/4 cup packed brown sugar
1/4 cup crushed saltines
Pastry for double-crust pie (9 inches)
1-1/2 pounds fresh plums, pitted and quartered
1 cup sugar
1/4 cup all-purpose flour
1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
3 tablespoons cold butter
1 teaspoon cinnamon-sugar

Steps:

  • In a small bowl, combine brown sugar and crumbs. Line a 9-in. pie pan with bottom crust; sprinkle with brown sugar mixture and pack gently. Cover with plums. Combine the sugar, flour and cinnamon; cut in butter until crumbly. Sprinkle over plums., Roll out remaining pastry to fit top of pie. Make small cuts or slits in top crust; place over plums. Seal and flute edges. Sprinkle with cinnamon-sugar. Bake at 400° for 30 minutes. Reduce heat to 350°; bake 25 minutes longer or until golden brown.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 472 calories, Fat 19g fat (9g saturated fat), Cholesterol 21mg cholesterol, Sodium 271mg sodium, Carbohydrate 74g carbohydrate (42g sugars, Fiber 2g fiber), Protein 3g protein.

SUGARPLUMS



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Provided by Alton Brown

Categories     dessert

Time 13h45m

Yield approximately 80 (1/4 ounce) balls

Number Of Ingredients 12

6 ounces slivered almonds, toasted
4 ounces dried plums
4 ounces dried apricots
4 ounces dried figs
1/4 cup powdered sugar
1/4 teaspoon anise seeds, toasted
1/4 teaspoon fennel seeds, toasted
1/4 teaspoon caraway seeds, toasted
1/4 teaspoon ground cardamom
Pinch kosher salt
1/4 cup honey
1 cup coarse sugar

Steps:

  • Put the almonds, plums, apricots, and figs into the bowl of a food processor and pulse 20 to 25 times or until the fruit and nuts are chopped into small pieces, but before the mixture becomes a ball.
  • Combine the powdered sugar, anise seeds, fennel seeds, caraway seeds, cardamom, and salt in a medium mixing bowl. Add the nut and fruit mixture and the honey and mix using gloved hands until well combined.
  • Scoop the mixture into 1/4-ounce portions and roll into balls. If serving immediately, roll in the coarse sugar and serve. If not serving immediately, put the balls on a cooling rack and leave uncovered until ready to serve. Roll in the coarse sugar prior to serving.
  • The Sugarplums may be stored on the cooling rack for up to a week. After a week, store in an airtight container for up to a month.

PURPLE PLUM PIE



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I can never resist a tart, tempting slice of this beautiful plum pie. It's a down-home dessert that makes any meal special. This pie is a terrific way to put bountiful summer plums to use. -Michelle Beran, Claflin, Kansas

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Desserts

Time 1h10m

Yield 8 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 13

4 cups sliced fresh plums (about 1-1/2 pounds)
1 tablespoon lemon juice
1/2 cup sugar
1/4 cup all-purpose flour
1/4 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon ground cinnamon
1 frozen deep-dish pie crust (9 inches)
TOPPING:
1/2 cup sugar
1/2 cup all-purpose flour
1/4 teaspoon ground cinnamon
1/4 teaspoon ground nutmeg
3 tablespoons cold butter

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 375°. In a large bowl, sprinkle plums with lemon juice. Combine sugar, flour, salt and cinnamon. Add to plums; toss gently to coat. Pour into pie shell. , For topping, in a small bowl, combine sugar, flour, cinnamon and nutmeg; cut in butter until crumbly. Sprinkle over filling. , Bake until filling is bubbly, 50-60 minutes. Cover edge loosely with foil during the last 20 minutes if needed to prevent overbrowning. Cool on a wire rack.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 307 calories, Fat 10g fat (4g saturated fat), Cholesterol 11mg cholesterol, Sodium 189mg sodium, Carbohydrate 55g carbohydrate (33g sugars, Fiber 2g fiber), Protein 3g protein.

EASY AS PLUM PIE



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With no peeling to be done, plum pie is one of the easiest and fastest pies to make, and sooooo good especially with whipped cream or ice cream on top. Prep time doesn't include making the crust. Use your favorite homemade double crust pie shell, or the dreaded store bought - either way it's as easy as Pie!

Provided by momaphet

Categories     Pie

Time 47m

Yield 6-8 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 6

2 unbaked pie crusts
2 lbs plums
1/2 cup sugar
2 tablespoons flour
1 teaspoon cinnamon
1 tablespoon butter

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 450 degrees.
  • Place one pie crust into a 9"pie dish.
  • Wash plums, do not peel.
  • Cut plums in half remove pit, then into quarters.
  • Arrange plums in the pie crust.
  • Mix together the dry ingredients, then sprinkle over the plums.
  • Dot with the butter.
  • Place top crust over plums, trim crust edges with enough to turn under, then crimp crust edge.
  • Cut about 6 1" slits into the top of the pie.
  • Bake at 450 degrees for 12 minutes, reduce heat to 325 degrees, bake 25 minutes longer or until plums are tender.
  • Cool, serve warm or cold.

PLUM PIE



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This pie has a decorative and tasty streusel topping on it. If using apples in this pie be sure to add 1/4 teaspoon of ground mace in streusel topping. Substitutions: walnuts may be used instead of hazelnuts; few drops of lemon oil may be used instead of lemon zest; also apple or cherries can be used in place of plums.

Provided by MARBALET

Categories     Desserts     Pies     Fruit Pie Recipes

Time 1h30m

Yield 8

Number Of Ingredients 21

3 cups all-purpose flour
¾ cup white sugar
2 ½ teaspoons baking powder
⅛ teaspoon salt
⅔ cup butter
2 eggs
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
3 tablespoons milk
½ teaspoon lemon zest
½ cup all-purpose flour
¼ cup packed brown sugar
½ teaspoon ground cinnamon
¼ teaspoon salt
⅓ cup chopped hazelnuts
1 teaspoon lemon zest
3 tablespoons butter
5 cups plums, pitted and sliced
1 cup white sugar
¼ cup all-purpose flour
1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
½ teaspoon ground nutmeg

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 375 degrees F (190 degrees C).
  • To Make Crust: In a large bowl combine 3 cups flour, 3/4 cups white sugar, baking powder, and 1/8 teaspoon salt. Mix thoroughly, then cut in 2/3 cup butter or margarine with a pastry blender, until pieces are the size of small peas. Stir in eggs, vanilla extract, milk and lemon zest. Mix just until all ingredients are combined. Allow dough to rest in refrigerator.
  • To Make Streusel Topping: In a medium bowl mix 1/2 cup flour, brown sugar, 1/2 teaspoon cinnamon, 1/4 teaspoon salt, chopped nuts, and grated lemon zest. Work in butter or margarine with fingers until all ingredients are well combined. Set aside.
  • To Make Fruit Filling: Place pitted and sliced fruit in a large bowl. In a small bowl, mix remaining sugar, flour, cinnamon, and nutmeg until thoroughly combined. Pour over fruit and stir gently until all fruit is evenly coated.
  • Roll out pie crust and place in a 9 inch pie pan. Trim and flute edges, then pour in fruit filling. Evenly cover fruit with streusel topping and bake in preheated oven for 45 to 55 minutes. Serve warm, or at room temperature.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 685.3 calories, Carbohydrate 109.1 g, Cholesterol 99.1 mg, Fat 24.9 g, Fiber 3.8 g, Protein 9.5 g, SaturatedFat 13.3 g, Sodium 424.1 mg, Sugar 61.5 g

SUGARPLUM PIES



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With dreams of sugarplums dancing in their head. This is a cookie that is a favorite at Christmas time. They are a little labour intensive, but worth it.

Provided by melwood4

Categories     Christmas

Time 1h42m

Yield 3 Dozen

Number Of Ingredients 15

3 1/2 cups flour
2 teaspoons baking powder
1/2 teaspoon salt
1 cup room temperature butter
1 1/4 cups sugar
1 large egg
1 tablespoon vanilla
1/3 cup milk
3/4 cup chopped pitted prunes
3/4 cup chopped dried apricot
1/3 cup water
1/4 cup sugar
1 tablespoon lemon juice
3/4 cup chopped walnuts
1/4 teaspoon nutmeg

Steps:

  • Mix dry ingredietnts and set aside.
  • Beat butter and sugar until pale and fluffy. Then add in egg and vanilla until blended.
  • On low speed mix in dry ingredients, alternating with milk, until well blended. Divide dough into 4 pieces, wrap in plastic and refrigerate for an hour.
  • Filling: cook prunes, apricots, water and sugar in a small uncovered saucepan over medium low heat for 5 minutes, stirring 2-3 times until water is absorbed and fruit is tender. Remove from heat and stir in remaining ingredients. Cool completely.
  • Assembling cookies to bake: preheat to 350°F Rollout dough and pinch out round pieces with cookie cutter or drinking glass. Place 1 tbsp filling on one round and top with another, dampen sides of round to stick the two together. Cut a small cross in the top with a sharp knife.
  • Bake for about 12 minutes.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 1787.3, Fat 84.7, SaturatedFat 42.1, Cholesterol 228.5, Sodium 1215.8, Carbohydrate 238.8, Fiber 8.3, Sugar 119.2, Protein 24.3

SUGAR PLUM PIE



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Categories     Fruit     Dessert     Bake     Christmas

Yield One 9 inch pie. You make the slices.

Number Of Ingredients 9

1 1/4 cups of sugar
2 1/2 Tbsp flour
1/4 tsp salt
1 quart baby sized black/red plums
1 recipe Plain Pastry or Puff Paste for crust
Meringue:
3 egg whites
6 Tbsp sugar
1/2 tsp vanilla or other flavoring

Steps:

  • Mix sugar, flour, salt, and plums together. Line pie pan with pastry, add plum mixture. Bake in 450ºF oven for 10 minutes. Reduce temp. to 350º and bake for 10 minutes. While that is going make the meringue. Beat eggs alone until frothy. Add sugar gradually and continue beating until stiff. Add flavoring. Then add meringue to pie and bake for 15 more minutes.

Tips:

  • To make the sugarplums, you will need to use a candy thermometer to ensure that the sugar syrup reaches the correct temperature. If the sugar syrup is not cooked to the correct temperature, the sugarplums will not set properly.
  • When making the pastry, be sure to use cold butter. This will help to keep the pastry flaky.
  • If you do not have a rolling pin, you can use a wine bottle to roll out the pastry.
  • When baking the pies, be sure to preheat the oven to the correct temperature. This will help to ensure that the pies bake evenly.
  • To prevent the pies from burning, you can place a baking sheet on the rack below the pies.
  • The pies are done baking when the crust is golden brown and the filling is bubbling.
  • Let the pies cool for at least 15 minutes before serving.

Conclusion:

Sugarplum pies are a delicious and festive holiday treat. They are perfect for serving at Christmas parties or other holiday gatherings. With a little planning and effort, you can make sugarplum pies that will impress your family and friends.

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