Yogurt Plum Pie Recipes

EASY AS PLUM PIE

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.

JULIA CHILD'S BAKED YOGURT TART

Steps:

• Working on a lightly floured surface, roll dough into a 12" circle 1/8 to 1/4" thick; Fit into the pan, pressing against bottom and up the sides; Trim to 1/2" and crimp edges; Chill about 30 minute.
• Fit a round of parchment or wax paper or aluminum foil into bottom of the crust, fill with dried beans, rice or pie weights; Blind bake crust 20-25 minutes in a 400* oven, until set and lightly browned.
• Remove weights and liner; Cool to room temperature on a rack and lower oven to 325*.
• Beat the eggs and sugar together until they thicken slightly and turn pale, 2-3 minutes.
• Fold in yogurt and vanilla, mix just until blended.
• Gradually add the flour through a sifter, folding it in gently.
• Pour the yogurt filling into the cooled tart shell, smoothing the top; the filling will only come about 2/3's of the way to the top.
• Scatter the fruit over the top of the tart; it will push the filling to the top of the crust.
• Sprinkle with chopped nuts around the edge of the tart.
• Place tart on jelly roll pan to catch drips and bake for 35-40 minutes, or until top is golden; Transfer to rack and cool to room temperature.
• Unmold tart; Serve at room temperature, or chilled if desired; sprinkle with confectioner's sugar.
• Serve the same day as baked; cover and refrigerate.

PERFECT PLUM PIE

Steps:

• In bowl, combine first 6 ingredients; pour into pastry shell.
• For topping, combine sugar, flour, cinnamon and nutmeg.
• Cut in margarine until coarse.
• Sprinkle over plums.
• Bake in preheated 375 degree oven for 60 minutes or until golden brown.
• (May need to cover crust edges with foil during baking to prevent burning.).

ROASTED PLUMS WITH GREEK YOGURT

Steps:

• Heat oven to 375°F. Line a baking sheet with parchment paper. Place plums cut side up on sheet, brush with butter and sprinkle with sugar. Bake until soft and some juices run off, about 15 minutes. Divide among 4 bowls, top each with 2 tablespoons yogurt, sprinkle with nuts and drizzle with honey.

PLUM PIE

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.