Plum Pie (plăcintă Cu Prune)

Plum Pie, known as "Plăcintă cu prune" in Moldovan cuisine, is a traditional dessert that is popular throughout the country. This delicious pie is made with a flaky pastry crust and a sweet and tangy plum filling, making it the perfect treat for any occasion.

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Plum Pie (plăcintă Cu Prune)

Ingredients

  • 4 cups all-purpose flour
  • 1 cup unsalted butter, cold and cubed
  • 1/2 cup sour cream
  • 1/2 cup granulated sugar
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
  • 2 lbs plums, pitted and sliced
  • 1/2 cup brown sugar
  • 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
  • 1 tablespoon lemon juice
  • 1 egg, beaten (for egg wash)

Instructions

  1. In a large bowl, combine the flour, cold cubed butter, sour cream, granulated sugar, and salt. Mix until the dough comes together. Divide the dough into two equal portions, wrap in plastic wrap, and refrigerate for 30 minutes.
  2. Preheat the oven to 375°F (190°C). In a separate bowl, mix the sliced plums, brown sugar, cinnamon, and lemon juice until well combined.
  3. Roll out one portion of the dough on a floured surface to fit a 9-inch pie dish. Place the rolled dough into the pie dish, then add the plum filling.
  4. Roll out the second portion of dough and place it over the plum filling. Trim any excess dough and crimp the edges to seal the pie.
  5. Brush the top of the pie with the beaten egg wash. Make a few slits in the top crust to allow steam to escape during baking.
  6. Bake for 40-45 minutes, or until the crust is golden brown and the filling is bubbling. Allow the pie to cool before serving.

Cooking & Preparation

Preparation time:
20 minutes
Cooking time:
40 minutes
Total time:
1 hour
Cooking method
Oven

Nutritional facts per 1 serving

Calories
250 per serving
Carbohydrates
35g
Fat
10g
Protein
3g

Supplies

Large mixing bowl Plastic wrap Rolling pin 9-inch pie dish

Tools

Oven Baking sheet

Serving suggestions

Serve the Plum Pie warm with a scoop of vanilla ice cream or a dollop of whipped cream for a delightful dessert.

Tips & tricks

For a decorative touch, use cookie cutters to create shapes from the top crust before placing it over the filling.

Cost

$10