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Overripe Plum Recipes

When it comes to Overripe Plum Recipes, there are a few things that make them so amazing. First of all, they are delicious. There is nothing quite like the sweet and tart flavor of a ripe plum. Secondly, they are easy to make. Most of the recipes in this list don’t require a lot of time or hard-to-find ingredients. Lastly, they are versatile. You can use them in sweet or savory dishes, and they will always taste amazing.
So if you have some overripe plums lying around, don’t let them go to waste! Whip up one of these delicious recipes and enjoy!
Prep Time 5 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Total Time 25 minutes
Course Dessert
Cuisine American
Servings 5 people
Calories 650 kcal

Ingredients
  

  • 800 g ripe cooking plums
  • 50 g light brown sugar
  • 1 orange
  • 1 tsp ground cinnamon
  • 1 tsp plain flour

Instructions
 

  • Preheat the oven to 180°C/350°F/Gas Mark  four.
  • Grease a 20 cm (eight-inch) pie dish and line with baking parchment.
  • Roll out two-thirds of the pastry on a lightly floured surface until it is large enough to fit over the top of your pie dish with some overhang.
  • Transfer to the dish and press into the base and up the sides. Trim off any excess pastry with a sharp knife.
  • Refrigerate for 30 minutes.
  • In a bowl, mix together the sugar, orange zest, and cinnamon until well combined.
  • Add the plums and flour, tossing everything together until coated. Stir in a few tbsp of juice from the bowl.
  • Spoon into your pastry case and top with overhanging pastry, crimping the edges together to seal.
  • Cut a small hole or slit in middle of pie crust to allow steam to escape then transfer to oven and bake for 40-45 minutes until golden brown.
  • Serve warm with custard, cream, or ice cream.
Keyword Overripe Plum Recipes