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Fruit Kuchen

Fruit Kuchen
This German recipe—passed down by my grandma—is one of the first desserts I made when I was young. I remember patting the crust into the pan many times. Now I work at a bakery but still make it often, especially in the summer when fresh fruit is plentiful.
12-15 ServingsPrep: 20 min. Bake: 50 min.

Ingredients

  • CRUST:
  • 1-1/2 cups all-purpose flour
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
  • 1 tablespoon sugar
  • 1/2 cup cold butter, cubed
  • 1 egg, beaten
  • 1 tablespoon milk
  • FILLING:
  • 4 to 6 cups fresh fruit (quartered apples, peaches, plums, etc.)
  • 1 cup sugar
  • 1 tablespoon all-purpose flour
  • 2 eggs, beaten
  • 1 cup heavy whipping cream
  • 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • CRUMB TOPPING:
  • 1/2 cup sugar
  • 1/2 cup all-purpose flour
  • 2 tablespoons butter, softened

Directions

  • In a bowl, combine flour, salt and sugar; cut in butter until mixture
  • resembles cornmeal. Mix egg and milk; add to flour mixture.
  • Press into a greased 13-in. x 9-in. baking dish. Arrange fruit on
  • crust. Combine remaining filling ingredients; pour over fruit. For
  • topping, combine ingredients until crumbly; sprinkle over filling.
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Fruit Kuchen (continued)

Directions (continued)

  • Bake at 350° for 50-60 minutes or until fruit is tender. Yield:
  • 12-15 servings.
Nutrition Facts: 1 serving (1 piece) equals 300 calories, 15 g fat (9 g saturated fat), 85 mg cholesterol, 177 mg sodium, 40 g carbohydrate, 1 g fiber, 4 g protein.
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