Recipes

Plum Torte

This recipe originated from Aunt Lois Martin. She used to make it for me and Cousin Lisa to celebrate our September birthdays.

• Italian plums (small, purple, oval-shaped)
• 2/3 c.
  Sugar
• 2 T
  Flour
• 2
  Egg yolks
• 2 tsp.
  Water
• 1/8 tsp.
  Salt


• Crust
• 1 1/2 c.
  Flour
• 1/4 c.
  Sugar
• 1/2 c.
  Butter
• 1
  Egg

Combine crust ingredients; knead. Rollout or press into a spring form pan – on the bottom and 1/4 way up side.

Pit & quarter Italian plums. Place skin side up in pan.

Make crust by combining together: sugar, flour, egg yolks, water & salt.

Spread over plums.

Bake at 400° for 20 mins & then 350° until done – about 20 more mins.