Plum Crumble Pie

Ingredients

• 1 (9 inch)  pie shells, unbaked

Filling

• 1/2 cup granulated sugar
• 3 tablespoons tapioca flour
• 1/4 teaspoon ground cinnamon
• 1/4 teaspoon ground ginger
• 1/4 teaspoon ground cardamom (optional)
• 4 cups Italian plums, pitted and cut into quarters
• 1/4 cup plum jam

Crumb Topping

• 3/4 cup all-purpose flour
• 3 tablespoons brown sugar
• 1 pinch ground cinnamon
• 1/3 cup unsalted butter, cut into pieces

Directions

1. 1

   Preheat the oven to 450 degrees F.

2. 2

   Place the granulated sugar, tapioca flour, cinnamon, ginger, cardamon and plums in a large bowl and toss together.

3. 3

   Stir in the jam.

4. 4

   Spoon the filling and any juices into the unbaked pie shell.

5. 5

   Place the pie plate on a baking sheet to catch any juices.

6. 6

   Combine the all-purpose flour, brown sugar and cinnamon in a large bowl.

7. 7

   Cut in the butter and work with your fingers until you have both small and large pieces.

8. 8

   Sprinkle the crumble over the plums.

9. 9

   Bake for 15 minutes or until the pastry edge looks cooked.

10. 10

    Reduce the heat to 375 degrees F and bake for another 30 to 35 minutes or until the juices are bubbling and the topping is brown.