PURPLE PLUM PIE 
1 Unbaked (9-inch) deep-dish pastry shell

Filling:

4 cups fresh plums (about 1 1/2 lb.), sliced
1/2 cup sugar
1/4 cup all-purpose flour
1/4 tsp. salt
1/4 tsp. ground cinnamon
1 tbsp. lemon juice

In a bowl, combine filling ingredients. Pour into pastry shell.

TOPPING:

1/2 cup sugar
1/2 cup all-purpose flour
1/4 tsp. ground cinnamon
1/4 tsp. ground nutmeg
3 tbsp. butter, chilled

Combine sugar, flour, cinnamon and nutmeg in a small bowl; cut in cold butter until the mixture resembles coarse crumbs. Sprinkle over filling.

Bake at 375°F for 50 to 60 minutes or until bubbly and golden brown. Cover edges of crust during the last 20 minutes to prevent over browning. Cool on a wire rack.

Makes 8 servings.

 

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