Description
Homemade plum crumble delivers a delightful symphony of sweet-tart flavors and buttery, crisp textures. Warm summer memories mingle with rustic charm, inviting you to savor each comforting spoonful of this classic dessert.
Ingredients
Scale
Fruits:
- 1 pound (450 grams) ripe plums
- 1/2 lemon, zested
- 1 tablespoon lemon juice
Crumble Topping:
- 1/2 cup (60 grams) plain flour
- 1/4 cup (30 grams) ground almonds
- 3 tablespoons brown sugar
- 3 tablespoons cold butter, chopped small
Spices and Thickeners:
- 2 tablespoons sugar
- 1/4 teaspoon cinnamon
- 1/4 teaspoon allspice
- 1/8 teaspoon ground ginger
- 1 teaspoon cornstarch
Instructions
- Preheat the oven, creating an ideal baking environment at 190°C (375°F) for a perfectly golden dessert.
- Craft the crumble topping by gently massaging cold butter into the flour mixture, incorporating ground almonds and sugar until the texture resembles coarse breadcrumbs.
- Prepare the plums by combining them with sugar, aromatic spices, cornstarch, citrus zest, and a splash of juice, ensuring each fruit piece is evenly coated and seasoned.
- Transfer the spiced plum mixture into a baking dish, creating an even layer that will serve as the delectable base of the dessert.
- Generously sprinkle the prepared crumble topping over the fruit, covering the surface completely to create a textured, golden-brown crust.
- Place the dish in the preheated oven and bake for 35-45 minutes, watching for a bubbling fruit filling and a crisp, bronzed topping that signals the crumble is perfectly cooked.
- Remove from the oven and allow the crumble to rest for a few minutes, letting the intense flavors settle and the filling cool slightly before serving.
Notes
- Always choose ripe, slightly soft plums for the best flavor and natural sweetness.
- Adjust sugar levels based on the natural tartness of your plums, tasting the fruit before mixing with other ingredients.
- For a gluten-free version, substitute regular flour with almond or oat flour in the crumble topping.
- Consider adding a sprinkle of sliced almonds on top for extra crunch and nutty flavor before baking.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 35-45 minutes
- Category: Desserts
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: British
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 4
- Calories: 236 kcal
- Sugar: 14 g
- Sodium: 2 mg
- Fat: 8 g
- Saturated Fat: 4 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 37 g
- Fiber: 3 g
- Protein: 4 g
- Cholesterol: 15 mg