Purple Prune-Plum Torte
Grrrrrgh!
Course : Tarts
From: HungryMonster.com
Serves: 10
 

Ingredients:

1 1/2 pounds fresh purple prune plums -- (12 to 14 plums)
2 cups all-purpose flour
1/2 cup sugar
1/4 teaspoon salt
1/2 cup butter
2 teaspoons lemon peel -- grated
1 1/2 tablespoons fresh lemon juice
2 large eggs
---TOPPING---
3/4 cup all-purpose flour
1/3 cup sugar
1/2 cup slivered almonds
1/4 cup butter
1/4 cup whipped cream
 

Preparation:

1. Wash, pit and slice plums; set aside. 2. Sift together flour, sugar and salt; cut in butter. 3. Add lemon peel, lemon juice and eggs; stir until pastry is thoroughly mixed. 4. Pat into greased 10 x 15-inch baking pan. Arrange sliced plums over pastry; sprinkle topping over plums. 5. Bake in preheated 375 F. oven 25 minutes. Cut in squares and serve with whipped cream. Topping Combine flour, sugar, almonds and butter.