Purple Plum Pie

Purple Plum Pie
70 min.
8
159kcal

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Indulge in the delightful flavors of summer with our Purple Plum Pie, a dessert that perfectly balances sweetness and tartness. This pie is not just a treat for the taste buds; it’s a feast for the eyes with its vibrant purple hue, making it an impressive centerpiece for any gathering. Whether you're hosting a family dinner or a casual get-together with friends, this pie is sure to be a crowd-pleaser.

With a preparation time of just 70 minutes, you can easily whip up this delicious dessert without spending all day in the kitchen. The combination of fresh plums, a hint of lemon juice, and warm spices like cinnamon and nutmeg creates a mouthwatering filling that is both comforting and refreshing. The crumbly topping adds a delightful texture, making each bite a perfect harmony of flavors.

Not only is this Purple Plum Pie a delicious way to enjoy seasonal fruit, but it also offers a relatively low-calorie option for dessert lovers, with each serving containing just 159 calories. So, go ahead and treat yourself and your loved ones to a slice of this scrumptious pie. It’s a wonderful way to celebrate the bounty of nature while creating lasting memories around the table.

Ingredients

  • tablespoons butter cold
  • servings deep dish pie crust frozen
  • 0.5 cup flour all-purpose
  • 0.3 teaspoon ground cinnamon 
  • 0.3 teaspoon nutmeg 
  • tablespoon juice of lemon 
  • 1.5 pounds plums fresh sliced
  • 0.3 teaspoon salt 
  • 0.5 cup sugar 

Equipment

  • bowl
  • oven
  • wire rack

Directions

  1. In a large bowl, sprinkle plums with lemon juice.
  2. Combine the sugar, flour, salt and cinnamon.
  3. Add to plums; toss gently to coat.
  4. Pour into pie shell.
  5. For topping, in a small bowl, combine the sugar, flour, cinnamon and nutmeg; cut in butter until crumbly.
  6. Sprinkle over filling.
  7. Bake at 375° for 50-60 minutes or until filling is bubbly. Cover edges of crust during the last 20 minutes to prevent overbrowning. Cool on a wire rack.

Nutrition Facts

Calories159kcal
Protein3.66%
Fat26.79%
Carbs69.55%

Properties

Glycemic Index
38.59
Glycemic Load
16.34
Inflammation Score
-4
Nutrition Score
3.5673913191194%

Flavonoids

Cyanidin
4.79mg
Peonidin
0.26mg
Catechin
2.46mg
Epigallocatechin
0.2mg
Epicatechin
2.72mg
Epicatechin 3-gallate
0.65mg
Epigallocatechin 3-gallate
0.34mg
Eriodictyol
0.09mg
Hesperetin
0.27mg
Naringenin
0.03mg
Quercetin
0.77mg
Gallocatechin
0.08mg

Nutrients percent of daily need

Calories:158.9kcal
7.95%
Fat:4.93g
7.58%
Saturated Fat:2.82g
17.65%
Carbohydrates:28.79g
9.6%
Net Carbohydrates:27.32g
9.94%
Sugar:21g
23.34%
Cholesterol:11.29mg
3.76%
Sodium:110.28mg
4.79%
Alcohol:0g
100%
Alcohol %:0%
100%
Protein:1.51g
3.03%
Vitamin C:8.81mg
10.68%
Vitamin A:424.98IU
8.5%
Vitamin B1:0.09mg
5.89%
Fiber:1.47g
5.87%
Manganese:0.12mg
5.8%
Vitamin K:6µg
5.72%
Folate:19.9µg
4.98%
Vitamin B3:0.85mg
4.23%
Potassium:146.74mg
4.19%
Selenium:2.83µg
4.04%
Vitamin B2:0.07mg
3.92%
Copper:0.06mg
3.13%
Iron:0.55mg
3.03%
Vitamin E:0.36mg
2.43%
Phosphorus:24.31mg
2.43%
Magnesium:8.19mg
2.05%
Vitamin B5:0.16mg
1.61%
Vitamin B6:0.03mg
1.49%
Zinc:0.15mg
1.03%