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    Plum pie with almonds (vegan)

    Published: Aug 13, 2018 · Modified: May 12, 2020 by Anna · This post may contain affiliate links · This blog generates income via ads · 25 Comments

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    This plum pie with almonds is an ideal weekend bake. Sweet and juicy plums mixed with toasted almonds, surrounded by delicious, buttery pastry. Add a cup of tea and you have a recipe for a great afternoon!

    Overhead shot of cutting into a plum pie

    Happy new week friends!

    After weeks of scorching weather, we've finally had some rain!!! The temperatures have come down enough to bake again, so here I am... with new vegan plum pie recipe!

    Small bowl of fresh plums

    Making plum pie is easy!

    Pies always look more complicated than they actually are, so don't get discouraged thinking 'ain't nobody gotta time for that'! There are few shortcuts, which you can use to make the whole process quicker. Using a ready-made shortcrust pastry block is a huge time saver, but you can of course make your own, in which case just follow my pastry recipe from this post

    When choosing plums, I always like to go for the sweeter varieties, without that bitter aftertaste, deep red or yellow flesh ones are my favourite. I actually used two different types of plums in this recipe, but any plums will work just fine. Try to use only ripe fruit for this recipe, but if your plums are on a slightly bitter side, just increase the amount of sugar a bit.

    Cutting plums for plum pie

    Unbaked plum pie with almonds

    Plum pie with almonds- perfect Sunday afternoon treat!

    This plum pie is ideal for a weekend bake, and a slice of it with some ice cream or custard will be a perfect finish to your Sunday dinner. You can prepare the pastry a day ahead to make the whole process even quicker. All what's left is to cut the plums and mix them with some almonds, sugar and butter. Once in the oven, keep an eye on it, as it may catch the colour more on some sides than others. Turning and rotating the pie during baking will give you more even bake, and if you notice it catches the colour too quickly, simply cover the top with some aluminium foil.

    Unbaked plum lattice pie, overhead shot

    Plum pie with almonds on the kitchen table

    Plum and almond pie with decorative lattice pattern

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    Plum and almond pie with decorative lattice pattern
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    4.89 from 9 votes

    Plum pie with almonds

    This plum and almond pie is a perfect weekend afternoon bake. Delicious, buttery pastry filled with sweet and juicy plums and tasted almonds.
    Prep Time30 minutes mins
    Cook Time50 minutes mins
    Cooling and resting time3 hours hrs 30 minutes mins
    Total Time4 hours hrs 50 minutes mins
    Course: Dessert
    Cuisine: Vegan
    Keyword: plum pie, lattice pie
    Servings: 8 slices
    Calories:
    Author: Anna

    Ingredients

    If you want to make your own pastry, please follow the link in the recipe notes

    • 1 pack 500g shortcrust pastry block (I've used Jus-Rol)
    • 1 kg plums
    • 50 g vegan spread or butter
    • 50 g flaked almonds
    • 100 g caster sugar
    • 3 tablespoon cornflour
    • 1 teaspoon cinammon
    • ½ teaspoon ground ginger
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    Instructions

    • Divide the pastry block in two, one piece slightly larger than the other. Roll out the larger piece of pastry into a disk and press into the tart tin. Trim any excess pastry with a knife, leaving about 2 cm overhang and place in the fridge for the time being.
    • Roll out the remaining pastry into a disk and cut out 8-10 long, even strips, about 2 cm wide. 
    • Heat a large frying pan and toast the almonds until golden brown and aromatic. Take off the heat and set aside. 
    • Half and destone the plums, cutting any larger ones into quarters. Cut butter into a small cubes, and add to plums along with the almonds, sugar, cornflour and spices.
    • Pile the plum mixture into prepared pie base. Arrange pastry strips into a lattice pattern on top of the pie. Bring up the overhanging pastry and seal with the strips using your fingertips, remove any excess pastry. Brush the pie all over with egg wash or dairy-free milk if vegan. Chill in the fridge for about 30 minutes.
    • Pre-heat the oven to 190 C, insert the baking tray into the oven so it can warm up. Place the pie on the pre-heated baking tray and allow to bake for 20 minutes, turning and rotating occasionally. Reduce the temperature to 170 C and bake for another 25 minutes.
    • Remove from the oven and allow to cool for at least 3 hours. Serve with some ice cream or whipped cream, enjoy!

    Please note that all my recipes are developed and tested in metric grams. I recommend that you use digital scales for a more accurate results. I have provided a conversion to US customary in the recipe but please note that I haven’t tested using this method.

    Notes

    Use this recipe for the pastry
    You will need 23 cm loose bottom pie dish or tart tin.
     
    Did you make this?Tell me how you like it? Leave a comment or take a picture and tag @anna_wierzbinska on Instagram. I love seeing your take on my recipes!

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    1. Heather

      August 20, 2018 at 11:28 am

      5 stars
      Totally crushing on your pie crust!! Mine never comes out that pretty and perfect 🙂 Now.. about this pie. Fantastic combination of flavors, easy to make and love that the ingredient list is simple. Perfect!

      Reply
      • annabanana

        August 24, 2018 at 9:06 am

        Hi Heather! Thanks so much for the kind words! Using pre-made pastry definitely helps to keep that neat look, but a bit of patience and some practice will do the same! 😉 So happy you like the flavours combo too!

        Reply
    2. Leslie

      August 20, 2018 at 10:44 am

      How in the world is it possible that I’ve never had a plum pie?! Theyre one of my favorite fruits - gotta try this SOON!

      Reply
      • annabanana

        August 24, 2018 at 9:07 am

        I dunno Leslie, but you definitely need to make this pie! 🙂 If you like plums, then this one is for you!

        Reply
      • Andrea

        June 02, 2023 at 2:03 pm

        5 stars
        I made this pie with peaches instead of plums becuase we couldn't find plums and used the crust recipe in the notes. It is a perfect recipe. <3

        Reply
    3. Vanessa Vickery

      August 20, 2018 at 8:17 am

      5 stars
      What a gorgeous looking pie! I love the combination of almonds and plum. Looks so good!!!

      Reply
      • annabanana

        August 24, 2018 at 9:08 am

        Hi Vanessa, thanks for stopping by! And really pleased to read that you also like this flavour combo!

        Reply
    4. Kim @ Berly's Kitchen

      August 20, 2018 at 3:41 am

      5 stars
      This pie is picture perfect. Plum pie isn't something we'd tried, but I know my husband would love it. Can't wait to make this!

      Reply
      • annabanana

        August 21, 2018 at 5:33 pm

        Thank you Kim! I really hope you guys will try it soon, and I'm sure the hubs will love it! 😉

        Reply
    5. Holly

      August 20, 2018 at 3:04 am

      5 stars
      I truly love plums but have never tried making pie out of them. Your looks so delicious and perfectly cooked... you've inspired me to make my own!

      Reply
      • annabanana

        August 21, 2018 at 5:32 pm

        I'm so happy to read that I've inspired you to make your own Holly! Can't wait to see what you will make!

        Reply
    6. Claire | The Simple, Sweet Life

      August 20, 2018 at 2:47 am

      The lattice work on this pie is GORGEOUS! And I love the bit of crunch you added with the almonds. I'm sure it's tasty!

      Reply
      • annabanana

        August 21, 2018 at 5:31 pm

        Thank you so much Claire! I do like adding almonds for that exact reason, they also make the texture a bit more interesting. Hope you will try it soon!

        Reply
    7. Karyl Henry

      August 19, 2018 at 11:04 am

      5 stars
      I used to eat plums quite a bit, but haven't in ages. I'm loving this combination in a pie! Your topping looks so beautiful. You normally see lattice toppings that are kind of thin, but I really like that yours are so hearty. So beautiful

      Reply
      • annabanana

        August 19, 2018 at 1:06 pm

        Hi Karyl, thanks so much for stopping by! And yes, I do like slightly thicker lattice top, just so I can taste that lovely, buttery pastry more! 😉 Hope you will get some plums soon!

        Reply
    8. Sharon

      August 19, 2018 at 3:22 am

      5 stars
      Not only is this a gorgeous pie the filling sounds amazing! The perfect treat for holidays.

      Reply
      • annabanana

        August 19, 2018 at 1:04 pm

        Thanks so much Sharon! It's a simple recipe, but works every time! Glad you like it too!

        Reply
    9. Ashley @ Big Flavors from a Tiny Kitchen

      August 18, 2018 at 2:55 am

      Your latticework is absolutely gorgeous!! I feel like plums can be hard to pick sometimes - it can be tricky to tell when they're ripe, and I've definitely run into the bitter ones that you mention here. This pie looks like a great way to use them when I do manage to get my hands on some good ones, though!

      Reply
      • annabanana

        August 19, 2018 at 1:02 pm

        Hey Ashley! Thanks so much for your sweet comment! Plums can have a bit of a bitter aftertaste, but if you find the ones that you are using are not as ripe as you would like them to be, just add a bit more sugar to them. It should do the trick!

        Reply
    10. Nicolas Hortense

      August 17, 2018 at 8:22 am

      Beautiful dish!! Love how you didn't complicate it, kept it simple but did such a great job of it. And I never thought about rotating the pie, will have to try that next time! Awesome photos by the way (:

      Reply
      • annabanana

        August 19, 2018 at 1:00 pm

        Hey Nicolas! Thanks for the kind words, so happy to hear you like the recipe and that you have found the tip about rotating the pie during baking useful!

        Reply
    11. Veena Azmanov

      August 16, 2018 at 6:30 pm

      5 stars
      OH, how pretty does that look? We love plums so this would be a welcome addition to our dessert table. Your pie looks so perfect and pretty. Can't wait to try this soon. Yum

      Reply
      • annabanana

        August 19, 2018 at 12:58 pm

        Hi Veena, plums are such underrated summer fruit, and they have so many great health benefits! Plus, they are ideal for baking! Glad you like the recipe, and thanks for stopping by.

        Reply
    12. Tammy

      August 16, 2018 at 4:13 pm

      Your pie is absolutely beautiful! I love that it's vegan too! You would never know it. I wish I could have a slice of this right now. Pinning for later and sharing! ^_^

      Reply
      • annabanana

        August 19, 2018 at 12:57 pm

        Thanks so much Tammy! I've tested it on non-vegans, and I can confirm, everyone loved it! 🙂 Hope you will get to try it soon!

        Reply

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