Easy Plum-Almond Crumble Recipe
If you love simple homemade desserts, this Easy Plum-Almond Crumble Recipe is a perfect choice. It is warm, fruity and slightly nutty with a buttery crisp topping.
Ingredients
For the Filling
- 6 –8 ripe plums sliced
- 2 tablespoons sugar
- 1 teaspoon lemon juice
- ½ teaspoon cinnamon
For the Crumble Topping
- 1 cup all-purpose flour
- ½ cup rolled oats
- ½ cup brown sugar
- ½ cup cold butter cubed
- ½ cup sliced almonds
- ½ teaspoon vanilla extract
- Pinch of salt
Instructions
Preheat the Oven
- Set oven to 350°F and grease your baking dish lightly.
Prepare the Plums
- Wash and slice plums into medium pieces.
Make the Filling
- Mix plums with sugar, lemon juice and cinnamon.
Add to Dish
- Spread plum mixture evenly in the baking dish.
Mix Dry Topping
- Combine flour, oats, brown sugar and salt in a bowl.
Add Butter
- Cut in cold butter until mixture becomes crumbly.
Add Almonds
- Stir in sliced almonds and vanilla extract.
Assemble Crumble
- Sprinkle topping evenly over plum filling.
Bake
- Bake for 30 to 35 minutes until golden brown.
Cool and Serve
- Let it cool slightly before serving warm.
Notes
- Use peaches or apples instead of plums.
- Add extra almonds for more crunch.
- Serve with vanilla ice cream.
- Do not overmix crumble topping.
- Use cold butter for best texture.
- Add nutmeg for extra warmth.