Description
Delightful Plum Crumble beckons with rustic charm, blending sweet summer fruit and buttery streusel topping. Comforting flavors dance together, promising a warm dessert that welcomes you to savor each delicious spoonful.
Ingredients
Scale
Fruits:
- 5 lbs (2,250 g) firm red plums, pitted and quartered
Dry Ingredients:
- 1 cup (120 g) flour
- 1/3 cup (40 g) flour
- 4 tablespoons (58 g) brown sugar
- 1 teaspoon baking powder
- 3/4 teaspoon cinnamon
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1 cup (150 g) chopped pecans
Wet Ingredients:
- 1/2 cup (100 g) sugar
- 1/2 cup (120 g) melted butter
- 2 tablespoons (30 ml) heavy cream
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 375°F (190°C), ensuring the rack is positioned in the center for even baking.
- Gently combine sliced plums with sugar and flour in a mixing bowl, coating the fruit evenly to help thicken the filling.
- In a separate bowl, blend the dry crumble ingredients until thoroughly mixed.
- Incorporate softened butter, cream, and vanilla into the dry mixture, using a fork or pastry cutter to create a textured, crumbly consistency.
- Fold chopped pecans into the crumble topping, distributing them uniformly throughout the mixture.
- Generously grease a 14-by-9-inch baking dish with butter to prevent sticking and ensure easy serving.
- Spread the seasoned plum mixture evenly across the prepared baking dish, creating a uniform layer.
- Sprinkle the pecan-studded crumble topping over the plums, covering the entire surface.
- Bake for 25-30 minutes until the topping turns golden brown and the fruit filling becomes bubbling and slightly caramelized.
- Remove from the oven and let cool for 10 minutes before serving warm, accompanied by a scoop of vanilla ice cream.
Notes
- Choose ripe, slightly soft plums for the best flavor and natural sweetness, avoiding overly firm or bruised fruits.
- Experiment with different nut variations like almonds or walnuts to customize the crumble’s texture and taste.
- Reduce sugar for a less sweet version by using tart plums or adding a touch of lemon zest to brighten the dessert.
- Make it gluten-free by substituting regular flour with almond flour or a gluten-free baking blend for those with dietary restrictions.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 25-30 minutes
- Category: Desserts
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: British
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 8
- Calories: 365 kcal
- Sugar: 41 g
- Sodium: 97 mg
- Fat: 21 g
- Saturated Fat: 7 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 13 g
- Trans Fat: 0.2 g
- Carbohydrates: 47 g
- Fiber: 3 g
- Protein: 4 g
- Cholesterol: 26 mg