Easy Spiced Plum Crumble

Course: Dessert

Cuisine: American

Diet: Vegetarian

Prep Time: 15

Cook Time: 30

Total Time: 45

Servings: servings

Calories: 340kcal

Author: Jazzmine Woodard

Luscious, sweet, and tart plum filling topped with a golden brown sugar crumble crust

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Equipment

Ingredients

For the Plum Filling

2 pounds plums fresh or frozen
¼ cup brown sugar
¼ cup granulated sugar
¼ cup all-purpose flour
½ teaspoon ground cardamom
½ teaspoon ground cinnamon
¼ teaspoon ground ginger
¼ cup lemon juice

For the Crumble Topping

1 cup all-purpose flour
½ cup brown sugar
1 teaspoon baking powder
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
¾ teaspoon ground cinnamon
½ teaspoon fine sea salt
1 egg beaten
½ cup unsalted butter melted

Instructions

Prepare the Filling: Preheat oven to 375 degrees Fahrenheit. Remove the pits from the plums and slice them into ½-inch pieces.
2 pounds plums
In a mixing bowl, stir together the brown sugar, granulated sugar, flour, cardamom, cinnamon, and ginger, then toss the plums in this mixture. Stir in the lemon juice then set aside.
¼ cup brown sugar, ¼ cup granulated sugar, ¼ cup all-purpose flour, ½ teaspoon ground cardamom, ½ teaspoon ground cinnamon, ¼ teaspoon ground ginger, ¼ cup lemon juice
Make the Topping: In another mixing bowl, stir together the flour, brown sugar, baking powder, cinnamon, sea salt, vanilla extract, and egg. The mixture will look like a crumbly dough.
1 cup all-purpose flour, ½ cup brown sugar, 1 teaspoon baking powder, ¾ teaspoon ground cinnamon, ½ teaspoon fine sea salt, 1 teaspoon vanilla extract, 1 egg
Assemble and Bake: Pour the plum filling mixture into a baking dish then sprinkle the topping mixture over it evenly.
Spoon the melted butter evenly over top and transfer to the oven to bake for about 30 minutes or until the topping is golden brown and the plums are tender and bubbly. Serve warm.
½ cup unsalted butter

Notes

Preparation

Should I peel the plums? No. Leaving the skin on the plums helps them hold together better while baking, and adds a beautiful color to the filling.

Modifications

If you want more of a plum crisp-style topping, mix in a few spoonfuls of chopped almonds or pistachios and about ¼ cup of old-fashioned oats.

You can use half plums and half of another kind of fruit to add different flavors to the filling. I've found that cherry, peach, apricot, apple, and blueberry are complementary to plum.

Bake the ingredients in oven-safe ramekins for single-serve crumbles.

Use plant-based butter and egg substitutes to make this recipe vegan-friendly and dairy-free!

Storage

To store, cool the crumble to room temperature then transfer to an airtight container or cover with plastic wrap and refrigerate for up to five days. Reheat in the oven or an air fryer to help get the topping crispy again.

To freeze, cool the crumble to room temperature, then transfer it to an airtight, freezer-safe container or cover with a couple layers of plastic wrap and aluminum foil. Place in freezer for up to six months.

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