Plum crumble is one of my absolute favorite old family recipes that I return to time and time again! It’s the ideal comfort food; delicious on its own with warm, moist plums topped with a nutty, buttery crumble… and if you’re in the mood for even more decadence, just add a scoop of vanilla ice cream!
This recipe takes only about forty-five minutes in total, so if you have last minute company, you can make it in a pinch!
I have to admit, on cold winter mornings, I’ve been known to whip up a pan of warm plum crumble for a special breakfast in bed. My kids love it, and it’s always a hit at potlucks and parties. Although, I'll give you fair warning, if your friends and family are anything like mine, once you serve them this plum crumble with ice cream, they'll request it every time!
Ingredients
- plums - Make sure they are not the mini variety. You want the full-size deep red/purple plums for this recipe.
- brown sugar
- cinnamon
- ap flour
- butter
- chopped nuts - almonds, walnuts or pecans
- vanilla ice cream - to serve
How to Make it
- Prep the filling. Preheat oven to 375°F. Place the plum halves in a bowl and chop them (we just want to create an uneven and moisturized texture). Place the plum pieces in a non-stick pan over medium heat. Add the water, brown sugar and cinnamon and cook until soft (about 5 minutes).
- Make the crumble. For the crumble, put the flour in a large bowl. Add the melted butter and run through it with your fingers until the mixture resembles breadcrumbs. Add the sugar, nuts and cinnamon and mix together.
- Bake. Transfer the plum mixture to a baking dish. Sprinkle the crumble mixture over it evenly and bake for 25-30 minutes (or until golden brown).
- Cool and serve. Let it cool slightly. Serve with ice cream.
Storage
You can store leftover crumble in the refrigerator for up to 5 days or in the freezer for up to 3 months. It can be reheated in the oven at 350°F.
Have you made this easy plum crumble recipe? If you feel like sharing in the comments, I'd love to hear your experiences!
📋Recipe
Plum Crumble Recipe
Ingredients
For the Filling:
- 10 plums - cut in half
- ¼ cup water
- 2 tablespoons brown sugar
- 1 tablespoon cinnamon
For the Crumble:
- ½ cup flour
- ½ cup butter - melted
- ½ cup brown sugar
- ½ cup nuts - chopped (almonds, walnuts or pecans)
- 1 tablespoon cinnamon
To Serve:
- vanilla ice cream
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 375°F.
- Place the plum halves in a bowl and chop them (we just want to create an uneven and moisturized texture). Place the plum pieces in a non-stick pan over medium heat. Add the water, brown sugar and cinnamon and cook until soft (about 5 minutes).10 plums, ¼ cup water, 2 tablespoons brown sugar, 1 tablespoon cinnamon
- For the crumble, put the flour in a large bowl. Add the melted butter and run through it with your fingers until the mixture resembles breadcrumbs.½ cup flour, ½ cup butter
- Add the sugar, nuts and cinnamon and mix together.½ cup brown sugar, ½ cup nuts, 1 tablespoon cinnamon
- Transfer the plum mixture to a baking dish. Sprinkle the crumble mixture over it evenly and bake for 25-30 minutes (or until golden brown).
- Let it cool slightly. Serve with ice cream.
Nutrition
Nutrition information on In the Kitch is provided as a courtesy and is an estimate only. It may not include toppings and/or sauces.
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