Almond Plum Kuchen
List of Ingredients
DOUGH:
1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
3/4 cup packed brown sugar
1/2 cup ground almonds
1 tablespoon grated orange peel
1/2 teaspoon baking powder
3/4 cup cold butter or margarine
FILLING:
3 eggs
3/4 cup sugar
1/2 cup ground almonds
1 tablespoon orange peel
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
Recipe
In a bowl combine the first four ingredients; cut in butter until mixture resembles coarse crumbs. Press into a greased 13-in.x 9-in.x2-in. baking dish. Bake at 375°. for 15 minutes. Meanwhile in a mixing bowl, beat eggs and sugar until thick and lemon colored, about 5 minutes. Stir in almonds, orange peel and baking powder. Arrange plums over crust; pour egg mixture over the plums. Combine the first three topping ingredients; sprinkle over the filling. Top with almonds. Bake for 40 - 45 minutes or until golden brown. Yield: 12 servings.
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