Description
Sweet summer memories come alive with this rustic Plum Crumble, blending juicy ripe plums and a golden-brown buttery streusel topping. Warm spices and crumbly texture invite you to savor each delightful bite of this classic seasonal dessert.
Ingredients
Scale
Fruit:
- 900 grams (2 pounds) fresh plums, halved and stoned
- 1 orange, finely grated rind
- 1 tablespoon orange juice
Dry Ingredients:
- 175 grams (6.2 ounces) granulated sugar
- 175 grams (6.2 ounces) plain flour
- 50 grams (1.8 ounces) Demerara sugar
Fats:
- 75 grams (2.6 ounces) butter, cubed
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 200°C, adjusting to 180°C for fan-assisted ovens.
- Combine plums with fragrant orange zest, freshly squeezed juice, and granulated sugar, allowing the fruits to macerate and release their natural sweetness.
- Create the crumble topping by gently working cold butter into flour using fingertips until the mixture resembles coarse breadcrumbs.
- Incorporate Demerara sugar into the crumble mixture, ensuring an even distribution for caramelized texture.
- Transfer the macerated plums into a baking dish, spreading them evenly to create a uniform fruit base.
- Generously sprinkle the prepared crumble topping over the plums, covering the entire surface.
- Place the dish in the preheated oven and bake for 35-40 minutes, watching for a golden-brown crust and bubbling fruit underneath.
- Remove from the oven and allow to cool slightly, letting the flavors meld and the topping crisp up.
- Serve warm, accompanied by a dollop of silky custard, a scoop of creamy vanilla ice cream, or a generous pour of fresh double cream.
Notes
- Swap fresh plums with frozen varieties for year-round enjoyment, ensuring even thawing before mixing with sugar.
- Adjust sweetness by selecting ripe, naturally sweet plums or adding extra sugar for tarter fruit types.
- Prevent soggy bottom by pre-baking fruit mixture for 10 minutes before adding crumble topping, creating a perfectly crisp texture.
- Experiment with gluten-free flour blends or ground nuts like almonds in the crumble for dietary alternatives without compromising taste.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30-40 minutes
- Category: Desserts
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: British
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 6
- Calories: 258 kcal
- Sugar: 27 g
- Sodium: 1 mg
- Fat: 7 g
- Saturated Fat: 4 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 48 g
- Fiber: 2 g
- Protein: 3 g
- Cholesterol: 18 mg