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Fruit Kuchen
 
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Prep Time: 20 Minutes
Cook Time: 50 Minutes
Ready In: 70 Minutes
Servings: 12
This German recipe—passed down by my grandma—is one of the first desserts I made when I was young. I remember patting the crust into the pan many times. Now I work at a bakery but still make it often, especially in the summer when fresh fruit is plentiful.
Ingredients:
crust:
1-1/2 cups king arthur unbleached all-purpose flour
1/2 teaspoon salt
1 tablespoon sugar
1/2 cup cold butter, cubed
1 egg, beaten
1 tablespoon milk
filling:
4 to 6 cups fresh fruit (quartered apples, peaches, plums, etc.)
1 cup sugar
1 tablespoon king arthur unbleached all-purpose flour
2 eggs, beaten
1 cup heavy whipping cream
1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract
crumb topping:
1/2 cup sugar
1/2 cup king arthur unbleached all-purpose flour
2 tablespoons butter, softened
Directions:
1. In a bowl, combine flour, salt and sugar; cut in butter until mixture resembles cornmeal. Mix egg and milk; add to flour mixture.
2. Press into a greased 13-in. x 9-in. baking dish. Arrange fruit on crust. Combine remaining filling ingredients; pour over fruit. For topping, combine ingredients until crumbly; sprinkle over filling. Bake at 350° for 50-60 minutes or until fruit is tender. Yield: 12-15 servings.
By RecipeOfHealth.com