Ingredients:
For the plum pie:
- 300 g plums
- 140 g melted butter
- 150 g brown sugar
- 1 teaspoon BAM vanilla paste
- 1/2 teaspoon cinnamon
- 5 eggs
- 240 g flour
- 2 teaspoons baking soda
- 1/2 teaspoon salt Powdered sugar (to sprinkle on the pie if necessary)
One of Germany''s favourite desserts, Zwetschgenkuchen is also very popular in neighbouring Austria and Switzerland. The plum pie originates from the Swabian town of Augsburg and is considered an authentic Bavarian culinary speciality. It is also served during Oktoberfest.
The plum pie is studded with fresh plums and as such is light, juicy and will be the perfect accompaniment to strong coffee, dessert wines or certain German beers. It is considered by many to be a summer dessert, as the plum season runs from May to October.
Ingredients to make plum pie:
Plum pie also goes well with apple pie or fried apple rings.