plums and other stone fruit

As long as I am waving goodbye to summer and all that it brings to market, I guess it's about time I say farewell to the stone fruits.

I made this fabulous plum galette from a recipe I found in Sunset. I go mad for plums and nectarines especially, and I love to bake with both.

It was beautiful and delicious, with it almond paste filling and tender cream cheese crust.

midnight pluot pie

Named for the hour when we ate it, this pie was made from farmer fresh pluots.

Here it is half baked and ready for it's oatmeal walnut crumb topping.

Hours later it has fully baked, cooled and set. This slice disappeared soon after it was photographed along with at least one other. Yum.