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This plum crumble is the perfect mix of flaky, buttery topping and a juicy, jammy center. Serve it warm with a scoop of vanilla ice cream for a dessert that’s pure magic.

slices on a plate of plum crumble

This plum crumble doesn’t skimp on texture—flaky, crumbly topping meets the juicy freshness of ripe plums. It instantly takes me back to my childhood in Ukraine, when plums were at their peak and our family would bake giant sheet pans of dessert to share.

These days, I keep an eye out for them at my local farmers market. When they’re in season, I can hardly resist baking with them. As they bake, the sweet flesh melts into a jammy, mildly sweet filling that’s perfect for all kinds of desserts.

How to Make Plum Crumble

Making this plum crumble is the perfect recipe for beginner bakers because it’s nearly impossible to mess up. Below, you’ll find a quick rundown of the recipe to get you started.

  • Make the Crumble: Using a food processor, pulse the crumble ingredients together until well-combined. Set it aside in the fridge while you make the plum filling.
  • Make the Plum Filling: Dice the plums into evenly-sized small cubes. In a mixing bowl, toss the diced plums with flour, sugar, and lemon juice.
  • Assemble the Plum Crumble: Spread half of the crumble into a baking sheet. Next, top the crumble with the plum filling. Spread the remaining crumble on top.
  • Bake the Plum Crumble: Bake the plum crumble at 350°F for around 40 minutes or until it turns golden brown. Enjoy as-is or topped with a scoop of vanilla ice cream!
Plum filling in a bowl
Crumble in a baking pan
PLum fillin in a pan
Plum crumble in a pan

Tips for Making the Best Plum Crumble

Below, you’ll find some handy tips I’ve picked up from making this plum crumble more times than I can count—learn from all my trial and error!

  • Mind the measurements. To get the perfect crumbly texture, mind the measurements closely. Adding too much flour will make the crumble dry and adding too much butter will make it soggy.
  • Use the freshest plums you can find. Fresh, in-season plums will have the brightest and most sweet flavor. Avoid using canned or jarred plums.
  • Work with very cold butter for the crumble. Cold butter is ideal for baked goods that you want to form a nice crisp. Keep the butter refrigerated until right before you plan to make the crumble!
  • Pan to Use: Use 13x 10 baking dish, it makes the perfect thickness for a crumble and a layer of plums.
  • Adjust Sweetness: If your plums aren’t at their peak ripeness, feel free to add a bit of extra sugar—otherwise, the filling might turn out quite tart.
slices on a plate of plum crumble

Storing Plum Crumble

  • Refrigerator: Store plum crumble in an airtight container or wrapped in plastic wrap in the refrigerator. It should stay fresh for 5 days.
  • Freezer: Freeze baked plum crumble by letting it cool completely first. Next, wrap each individual slice tightly in plastic wrap. Freeze for up to a month.

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slices on a plate of plum crumble

Classic Plum Crumble Recipe

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Servings
24 Servings
Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 40 minutes
Total Time 1 hour
Recipe contributed by: Natalya Drozhzhin
This plum crumble is buttery, dense, and perfectly fruity. Top it with vanilla ice cream for a one of a kind dessert!

Ingredients

Crumble

Plum Filling

US Units – Metric

Instructions

  • Gather the ingredients for the crumble. Into a food processor, add the flour, sugar, butter, eggs, baking powder, and a pinch of salt. Pulse until the ingredients are well-combined.
    Ingredients for crumble
  • Place the crumble into the fridge while you prepare the plum filling.
    Crumble in a bowl
  • Dice the plums into small cubes.
    Prepared ingredients for the plum filling
  • In a medium bowl, combine the plums, flour, sugar, and lemon juice.
    Plum filling in a bowl
  • Spread half of the crumbles onto a baking sheet (13in x 18in.), followed by a layer of plum filling.
    PLum fillin in a pan
  • Spread the remainder of the crumble over the plum filling.
    Crumble on top of plum filling
  • Bake the plum crumble at 350°F for about 40 minutes or until golden brown.
    Plum crumble in a pan
Nutrition Facts
Classic Plum Crumble Recipe
Amount Per Serving
Calories 242 Calories from Fat 54
% Daily Value*
Fat 6g9%
Saturated Fat 4g20%
Trans Fat 1g
Polyunsaturated Fat 1g
Monounsaturated Fat 2g
Cholesterol 29mg10%
Sodium 69mg3%
Potassium 144mg4%
Carbohydrates 43g14%
Fiber 1g4%
Sugar 20g22%
Protein 4g8%
Vitamin A 316IU6%
Vitamin C 4mg5%
Calcium 32mg3%
Iron 2mg11%
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet.

Updated June 7, 2025

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Natalya founded Momsdish to demonstrate that placing a homemade meal on the table is not hard at all. Natalya makes cooking easier and approachable, by simplifying the ingredients, while still producing the same great taste.