ALMOND PLUM KUCHEN

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Meet the Cook: You'll find this dessert both easy and very tasty. Everyone who tries it comments on how the orange and plum flavors go together so well and complement each other. We like it best when it is served warm with ice cream. -Norma Enders, Edmonton, Alberta

Provided by Taste of Home

Time 1h15m

Yield 12 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 18

Ingredients

1-1/2 cups all-purpose flour
3/4 cup packed brown sugar
1/2 cup ground almonds
1 tablespoon grated orange zest
3/4 cup cold butter
FILLING:
3 large eggs
3/4 cup sugar
1/2 cup all-purpose flour
1/2 cup ground almonds
1 tablespoon grated orange zest
1/2 teaspoon baking powder
7 to 8 cups quartered fresh plums
TOPPING:
1/4 cup sugar
1/4 cup all-purpose flour
1/4 cup butter, softened
1/2 cup sliced almonds

Steps:

In a large bowl, combine the first four ingredients; cut in butter until the mixture resembles coarse crumbs. Press into a greased 13x9-in. baking dish. Bake at 375° for 15 minutes. , Meanwhile, in a large bowl, beat eggs and sugar until thick and lemon-colored, about 5 minutes. Stir in flour, almonds, orange zest and baking powder. Arrange plums over crust; pour egg mixture over plums. , Combine the first three topping ingredients; sprinkle over filling. Top with almonds. Bake for 40-45 minutes or until golden brown.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 477 calories, Fat 23g fat (10g saturated fat), Cholesterol 94mg cholesterol, Sodium 193mg sodium, Carbohydrate 63g carbohydrate (40g sugars, Fiber 4g fiber), Protein 7g protein.