Description
Delightful Plum Crumble brings rustic charm to summer desserts with juicy seasonal fruit nestled beneath a crisp, buttery topping. Sweet-tart plums mingle with golden crumbly layers, creating a simple yet irresistible treat you’ll crave after every meal.
Ingredients
Scale
Main Fruits:
- 8 ripe plums, sliced
Sweeteners and Flavors:
- 1/2 cup brown sugar
- 1 tablespoon lemon juice
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1 teaspoon cinnamon
- Pinch of salt
Dry Ingredients and Topping:
- 1 cup all-purpose flour
- 1 cup rolled oats
- 1/2 cup cold butter
- 1/2 cup chopped nuts (optional)
Instructions
- Gently coat sliced plums with tangy lemon juice and aromatic vanilla, allowing flavors to meld for 10 minutes.
- Combine flour, sugar, and cinnamon in a mixing bowl, creating a uniform dry mixture.
- Cut cold butter into small cubes and work into the dry ingredients using fingertips until the texture resembles coarse breadcrumbs.
- Incorporate chopped nuts into the crumble mixture, ensuring even distribution.
- Arrange macerated plums in a lightly greased baking dish, creating an even layer.
- Sprinkle the prepared crumble topping generously over the fruit, covering the entire surface.
- Transfer to a preheated oven at 375°F (190°C) and bake for 35-40 minutes until the topping turns golden brown and fruit bubbles around the edges.
- Remove from oven and let the crumble rest for 15 minutes, allowing it to set and cool slightly before serving.
- Serve warm, optionally accompanied by vanilla ice cream or whipped cream.
Notes
- Choose ripe, slightly soft plums for the best flavor and natural sweetness, avoiding overly hard or bruised fruits.
- Adjust sugar levels based on plum ripeness and personal preference, tasting the fruit before adding sweetener.
- Toast nuts briefly before adding to the crumble topping to enhance their nutty depth and crunchiness.
- Serve warm with vanilla ice cream or whipped cream for a classic dessert that balances the plums’ tartness.
- Prep Time: 10 mins
- Cook Time: 30-35 mins
- Category: Desserts
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: British
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 4
- Calories: 308 kcal
- Sugar: 23 g
- Sodium: 85 mg
- Fat: 13 g
- Saturated Fat: 7 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6 g
- Trans Fat: 0.2 g
- Carbohydrates: 44 g
- Fiber: 4 g
- Protein: 4 g
- Cholesterol: 30 mg