"Use plums that hold their shape when cooked, such as black or red (avoid soft-fleshed Santa Rosas). If you prefer a taller pie, use all 5 pounds of fruit...."
INGREDIENTS
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1 pie crust, homemade or store-bought (click for homemade crust recipe)
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4-5 pounds firm ripe plums (20–25 plums), halved, pitted (with skin)
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1 1/2 cups plus 2 Tbsp. sugar
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2 tablespoons fresh lemon juice
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1 vanilla bean, split lengthwise
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8 ounces mascarpone
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1/3 cup crème fraîche
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2 tablespoons honey
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Whipped cream