Rich Plum Slice

Method

1. 1

   Base: Cream butter and sugar. Add egg, grated lemon rind and flour and mix well. Pour into well-greased or paper-lined slice or sponge-roll tray and spread out evenly. Cut plums in half and remove stones.

2. 2

   Arrange plum halves over pastry base, pressing gently into the mixture.

3. 3

   Topping: Mix together all the topping ingredients then sprinkle over plums. Bake for 30-45minutes at 180°C.

4. 4

   Cool in tin before cutting into slices.