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Almond Plum Kuchen

Almond Plum Kuchen

Recipe By :Contest Winner from Country Woman
Serving Size : 12 Preparation Time :0:00

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

In a bowl, combine the first four ingredients; cut in butter until the
mixture resembles coarse crumbs. Press into a greased 13-in. x 9-in. x
2-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 flour, almonds, orange peel 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. Yield: 12
servings.

Source:
"http://recipes.tasteofhome.com/eRMS/secure/recp.aspx?recid=10156"

Per Serving (excluding unknown items): 354 Calories; 14g Fat (34.5%
calories from fat); 8g Protein; 52g Carbohydrate; 2g Dietary Fiber; 63mg
Cholesterol; 85mg Sodium. Exchanges: 1 1/2 Grain(Starch); 1/2 Lean Meat; 0
Fruit; 2 1/2 Fat; 2 Other Carbohydrates.

NOTES : 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

posted by Kate @ 8:49 PM