Description
The BEST Plum Crumble is a warm, juicy dessert with sweet‑tart plums under a golden, buttery oat crumble. It’s easy to make and perfect served with vanilla ice cream for cozy nights or gatherings.
Ingredients
- 6 cups fresh plums, pitted and sliced
- 1/2 cup granulated sugar
- 1 tablespoon lemon juice
- 2 teaspoons cornstarch (or flour)
- 1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon (optional)
- 1 cup all‑purpose flour
- 3/4 cup rolled oats
- 1/2 cup brown sugar, packed
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon
- 1/2 cup cold butter, cubed
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Lightly grease an 8×8‑inch baking dish.
- In a bowl, combine sliced plums, granulated sugar, lemon juice, cornstarch, and cinnamon; toss gently to coat. Spread evenly in the prepared dish.
- In another bowl, mix flour, oats, brown sugar, salt, and cinnamon. Add cold cubed butter and use your fingers or a pastry cutter to blend until coarse crumbs form.
- Sprinkle the crumble topping over the plums.
- Bake 35–40 minutes, until the topping is golden and the filling is bubbling around the edges.
- Let cool at least 10 minutes so the juices thicken slightly. Serve warm, ideally with ice cream or whipped cream.
Notes
- Add fresh berries (blackberries or blueberries) to the plum filling for extra flavor.
- Stir chopped nuts (almonds or walnuts) into the crumble for added crunch.
- Use maple syrup or honey instead of sugar to sweeten the plums.
- Substitute gluten‑free flour and oats to make this gluten‑free.
- If using frozen plums, thaw and drain before assembling to avoid excess liquid.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice (1/6 of recipe)
- Calories: 290
- Sugar: 23g
- Sodium: 160mg
- Fat: 11g
- Saturated Fat: 6g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 46g
- Fiber: 4g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 20mg
