Classic Plum Pie with Custard
A classic plum pie with a creamy custard filling that is perfect for dessert.
- Prep time
- 20 min
- Cook time
- 45 min
- Yield
- 4 servings
- Difficulty
- MEDIUM
Ingredients
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- 1 9-inch pie crust
- 4 cups fresh plums, pitted and sliced
- 1/2 cup granulated sugar
- 1 tablespoon lemon juice
- 1/4 cup all-purpose flour
- 1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon
- 1/4 teaspoon ground nutmeg
- 2 eggs
- 1 cup milk
- 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1/4 teaspoon almond extract
- Whipped cream, for serving (optional)
Instructions
- 1
Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C).
- 2
Place the pie crust in a 9-inch pie dish and set aside.
- 3
In a large bowl, combine the sliced plums, granulated sugar, lemon juice, flour, cinnamon, and nutmeg. Mix well to coat the plums.
- 4
Pour the plum mixture into the prepared pie crust.
- 5
In a separate bowl, whisk together the eggs, milk, vanilla extract, and almond extract until well combined.
- 6
Pour the custard mixture over the plum filling in the pie crust.
- 7
Bake in the preheated oven for 40-45 minutes, or until the custard is set and the crust is golden brown.
- 8
Remove from the oven and let cool for at least 10 minutes before serving.
- 9
Serve the classic plum pie with custard warm or chilled, topped with whipped cream if desired.