Ingredients
1/2 cup butter, softened4 tablespoons sugar, divided1 large egg yolk3/4 to 1 cup all-purpose flour2 pounds plums, quartered (about 4 cups)
Preparation
In a small bowl, cream butter and 3 tablespoons sugar until light and fluffy. Beat in egg yolk. Gradually add flour, 1/4 cup at a time, until mixture forms a soft dough. Press onto the bottom and up the sides of a 9-in. pie plate.
Arrange plums, skin side up with edges overlapping, in crust; sprinkle with remaining sugar. Bake at 350° for 35-45 minutes or until crust is golden brown and fruit is tender.
