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Rustic Plum Slab Pie That Steals the Summer Show!

A delightful rustic plum slab pie perfect for summer gatherings, featuring a flaky crust and juicy spiced plums.
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Prep Time 30 minutes
Cook Time 1 hour
Chilling Time 1 hour
Total Time 2 hours 30 minutes
Servings: 12 slices
Course: Desserts
Cuisine: American
Calories: 260
Ingredients Equipment Method Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Crust
  • 2 cups all-purpose flour Can substitute with gluten-free flour
  • 1 tablespoon sugar Adjust according to taste
  • ½ teaspoon salt Use unsalted butter if watching sodium
  • 1 cup butter Cold and cubed for best texture
  • 6-8 tablespoons ice water Add gradually until just combined
For the Filling
  • 6-8 medium ripe plums Can swap with peaches or blueberries
  • ½ cup sugar Adjust based on fruit sweetness
  • 1 cup cherry preserves Other fruit preserves can be used
  • 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon Increase for a stronger flavor

Equipment

  • Food Processor
  • jelly roll pan
  • mixing bowl
  • Rolling Pin
  • Plastic wrap
  • oven

Method
 

Dough Preparation
  1. Mix together flour, sugar, and salt for the crust. Add cold, cubed butter and pulse until coarse crumbs form. Gradually add ice water until dough comes together. Divide into two discs, wrap in plastic, and chill for 1 hour.
Filling Preparation
  1. Slice ripe plums and mix with sugar and cinnamon in a bowl. Let the plums sit for about 15 minutes to release juices.
Assembly
  1. Preheat oven to 375°F. Roll out dough into a large rectangle to fit the jelly roll pan. Place dough in the pan, prick crust with a fork, and spread cherry preserves over the base.
Placing the Filling
  1. Layer the sliced plums evenly over the cherry preserves. Top with remaining cinnamon sugar mixture and brush crust edges with melted butter.
Baking
  1. Bake the pie in the preheated oven for 50-60 minutes until golden brown and bubbly. Cover with foil if crust darkens too quickly.
Cooling and Serving
  1. Let the pie cool for at least 30 minutes before slicing. Serve warm with vanilla ice cream or whipped cream.

Notes

For best results, use cold ingredients and allow pie to cool completely before slicing. You can also experiment with different fruit preserves for variety.