PEACH PLUM PIE

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When I want to impress guests, this is the pie I prepare. Peaches, plums and a bit of lemon peel are a refreshing trio that wakes up taste buds. It's a family favorite that's requested often. -Susan Osborne, Hatfield Point, New Brunswick

Provided by Taste of Home

Time 1h

Yield 6-8 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 10

Ingredients

2 cups chopped peeled fresh peaches or frozen unsweetened sliced peaches, thawed and drained
2 cups sliced peeled fresh purple plums
1 tablespoon lemon juice
1/4 teaspoon almond extract
1-1/2 cups sugar
1/4 cup quick-cooking tapioca
1/2 to 1 teaspoon grated lemon zest
1/4 teaspoon salt
Pastry for double-crust pie (9 inches)
2 tablespoons butter

Steps:

In a large bowl, combine the peaches, plums, lemon juice and extract. In another bowl, combine sugar, tapioca, lemon zest and salt. Add to fruit mixture and stir gently; let stand for 15 minutes. Line a 9-in. pie plate with bottom crust; add the filling. Dot with butter. , Roll out remaining pastry to fit top of pie; cut slits in pastry. Place over filling. Trim, seal and flute edges. Cover the edges loosely with foil. , Bake at 450° for 10 minutes. Reduce heat to 350°. Remove foil; bake 35 minutes longer or until crust is golden brown and filling is bubbly.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 472 calories, Fat 17g fat (8g saturated fat), Cholesterol 18mg cholesterol, Sodium 303mg sodium, Carbohydrate 79g carbohydrate (46g sugars, Fiber 1g fiber), Protein 3g protein.