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Almond Plum Kuchen

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

In a large bowl, combine the first four ingredients; cut in butter until the

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Almond Plum Kuchen cont.

mixture resembles coarse crumbs. Press into a greased 13-in. x 9-in. x 2-in.
baking dish. Bake at 375° for 15 minutes. Meanwhile, in a large mixing
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.