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Almond Plum Kuchen Recipe

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Meet the Cook: You'll find this dessert both easy and very tasty. Everyone who tries it comments on how the orange and plum flavors go together so well and complement each other. We like it best when it is served warm with ice cream. -Norma Enders, Edmonton, Alberta

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12 Servings
Prep: 20 min. Bake: 55 min.

Ingredients

1-1/2 cups all-purpose flour
3/4 cup packed brown sugar
1/2 cup ground almonds
1 tablespoon grated orange peel
3/4 cup cold butter
FILLING:
3 eggs
3/4 cup sugar
1/2 cup all-purpose flour
1/2 cup ground almonds
1 tablespoon grated orange peel
1/2 teaspoon baking powder
7 to 8 cups quartered fresh plums
TOPPING:
1/4 cup sugar
1/4 cup all-purpose flour
1/4 cup butter, softened
1/2 cup sliced almonds

Directions

In a large bowl, combine the first four ingredients; cut in butter until the mixture resembles coarse crumbs. Press into a greased 13-in. x 9-in. baking dish. Bake at 375° for 15 minutes.
Meanwhile, in a large bowl, beat eggs and sugar until thick and lemon-colored, about 5 minutes. Stir in flour, almonds, orange peel and baking powder. Arrange plums over crust; pour egg mixture over plums.
Combine the first three topping ingredients; sprinkle over filling. Top with almonds. Bake for 40-45 minutes or until golden brown. Yield: 12 servings.

Nutrition Facts: 1 serving (1 each) equals 477 calories, 23 g fat (10 g saturated fat), 94 mg cholesterol, 193 mg sodium, 63 g carbohydrate, 4 g fiber, 7 g protein.

Almond Plum Kuchen published in Country Woman March/April 1999, p33

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