ENVIRONMENTAL NUTRITION: Plum Good for You
Filling:
1/2 c raspberry all-fruit preserves
Zest of one lemon
6 plums, sliced 1/4-inch
1 tablespoon slivered almonds, toasted
1. Preheat oven to 325 degrees. In medium bowl, combine crust ingredients, and press into 9-inch pan with removable bottom. Bake until golden, 7-8 minutes, cool.
2. In small glass bowl, stir together raspberry preserves and one teaspoon of lemon zest. Microwave 30-60 seconds until thin consistency. Reserving two tablespoons, spread raspberry mixture onto crust bottom.
3. Working from the outside in, arrange plum slices in circular spirals. Drizzle with remaining preserves, top with almonds and remaining lemon zest. Chill one hour before serving.
Nutrition Information Per Serving: 190 calories, 6 grams (g) fat, 34 g carbohydrates, 2 g protein, 2 g dietary fiber, 124 mg sodium.
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