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Spiced Plum Crisp

Irresistibly Indulgent Spiced Plum Crisp to Wow Your Guests

This Spiced Plum Crisp combines juicy plums with a warm, spiced crumble, making it an ideal crowd-pleasing dessert.
Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 1 hour
Cooling Time 30 minutes
Total Time 1 hour 50 minutes
Servings: 8 slices
Course: easy cakes
Cuisine: American
Calories: 300

Ingredients
  

For the Topping
  • 1 cup all-purpose flour
  • 1 cup thick rolled oats
  • ¾ cup brown sugar packed
  • ½ teaspoon fine sea salt
  • 1 teaspoon cinnamon
  • ½ teaspoon cardamom
  • ½ cup cold butter cubed
  • ½ cup chopped pecans
For the Plum Filling
  • 6 plums sliced
  • ½ cup granulated sugar
  • 1 medium lemon zested and juiced
  • 2 tablespoons tapioca flour

Equipment

  • 9-10 inch skillet or baking dish
  • Mixing Bowl
  • measuring cups
  • measuring spoons

Method
 

Step-by-Step Instructions
  1. Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and butter a 9-10 inch skillet or baking dish.
  2. Combine all-purpose flour, thick rolled oats, brown sugar, fine sea salt, cinnamon, and cardamom for the topping. Work in the cold butter until crumbly.
  3. Toss the plums with lemon juice and zest, granulated sugar, and salt. Let sit for 10 minutes and stir in tapioca flour.
  4. Spoon the plum filling into the prepared dish and crumble the topping over evenly.
  5. Bake for 50-60 minutes until the fruit bubbles and the topping is golden.
  6. Cool for about 30 minutes before serving warm with optionally ice cream or whipped cream.

Nutrition

Serving: 1sliceCalories: 300kcalCarbohydrates: 50gProtein: 4gFat: 12gSaturated Fat: 7gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 4gCholesterol: 30mgSodium: 120mgPotassium: 200mgFiber: 3gSugar: 25gVitamin A: 500IUVitamin C: 10mgCalcium: 30mgIron: 1mg

Notes

Use ripe plums for the best flavor. Chill the topping for a flaky texture. Monitor bake time to avoid over-browning.

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