Classic Plum Crumble Recipe

This plum crumble doesn’t skimp on texture. Between the crumbly topping and the silk prune filling, you’ll be lucky if you can stop at just one serving.

When plums are in season and abundant in my local farmer’s market, I can hardly resist baking with them. In my opinion, they are one of the best fruits to incorporate into so many different desserts. Why? As the sweet flesh bakes in the oven, it turns into a gummy, mildly sweet jam. Yum!

If you’re just as obsessed with plums, try out oatmeal plum cake or plum pie. You’ll love them!

How to Make Plum Crumble

Making plum crumble doesn’t require any technical baking skills or special ingredients. Below, find a quick rundown of the recipe before you get to baking.

• 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: Using a sharp knife, 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!

Tips for Making the Best Plum Crumble

Below, find some handy pro tips to help you make the best plum crumble on the planet.

• 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!
• Add a bit of orange zest. If you want a citrusy pop of flavor, add a bit of orange zest to the plum filling.

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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Recipe

Classic Plum Crumble Recipe

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Servings

24 Servings

Prep Time 20 mins

Cook Time 40 mins

Total Time 1 hr

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

• 5 cups flour
• 1 cup sugar
• 6 oz butter very cold
• 2 eggs
• 1 tbsp baking powder
• 1/8 tsp salt

Plum Filling

• 5 cup fresh diced plums
• 3 tbsp lemon juice
• 1/2 cup flour
• 1 cup sugar

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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.
  
• Place the crumble into the fridge while you prepare the plum filling.
  
• Dice the plums into small cubes.
  
• In a medium bowl, combine the plums, flour, sugar, and lemon juice.
  
• Spread half of the crumbles onto a baking sheet (18in x 22in.), followed by a layer of plum filling.
  
• Spread the remainder of the crumble over the plum filling.
  
• Bake the plum crumble at 350°F for about 40 minutes or until golden brown.
  

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.