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Plum Streusel Kuchen Recipe

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This recipe is actually called ”platz” in German, meaning ”flat,” and has been in my family since before I was born. The fresh fruits of summer make it a favorite, and it’s simply wonderful warm out of the oven.

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12-15 Servings
Prep: 25 min. Bake: 35 min.

Ingredients

2 cups all-purpose flour
1/4 cup sugar
2 teaspoons baking powder
2 tablespoons shortening
1 egg
1 cup heavy whipping cream
6 fresh plums, halved and sliced
TOPPING:
2/3 cup all-purpose flour
2/3 cup sugar
2 tablespoons cold butter
2 tablespoons heavy whipping cream

Directions

In a large bowl, combine the flour, sugar and baking powder; cut in shortening until mixture resembles fine crumbs. In another bowl, whisk egg and cream; add to crumb mixture, tossing gently with a fork until mixture forms a ball.
Press dough into a greased 13-in. x 9-in. baking dish. Arrange plums over crust.
For topping, in a small bowl, combine flour and sugar; cut in butter until mixture resembles fine crumbs. Add cream, mixing gently with a fork until moist crumbs form. Sprinkle over plums.
Bake at 350° for 35-40 minutes or until a toothpick inserted near the center comes out clean. Yield: 12-15 servings.

Nutrition Facts: 1 serving (1 piece) equals 237 calories, 10 g fat (6 g saturated fat), 43 mg cholesterol, 80 mg sodium, 33 g carbohydrate, 1 g fiber, 3 g protein.

Plum Streusel Kuchen published in Taste of Home June/July 2006, p41

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