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.
PLUM PIE
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
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
Provided by Alton Brown
Categories dessert
Time 13h45m
Yield approximately 80 (1/4 ounce) balls
Number Of Ingredients 12
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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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