A warm and cosy Apple and Plum Crumble made with fresh apples and plums and topped with a delicious buttery topping. Serve with hot custard, and it's comfort food at its best.
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Just made this but used damsons instead of the plums fabulous recipe so easy to do!
ANNIE
Crumble is a quintessentially English dessert made of a layer of fruit at the bottom and a lovely crumble topping. You can make it with different fruits, but I love this combination of apples and plums.
For more comforting crumbles made with apples, try my Blackberry and Apple Crumble, Apple and Blueberry Crumble, and classic Apple Crumble.
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Why You'll Love This Recipe
- Easy preparation.
- The perfect comfort food.
- A great accompaniment to a Sunday roast.
Recipe Ingredients
Note: The full quantities are shown in the recipe card below.
- Plums - you can use any variety as long as they are ripe.
- Apples - Granny Smiths are ideal for crumbles as their taste is tart. You could use any variety as long as they are not too sweet.
- Cinnamon - for a hint of warm spice.
- Plain Flour (all-purpose flour) - you could also use self-raising flour.
- Brown Sugar - this gives the topping a lovely caramel flavour.
- Unsalted Butter - unsalted butter gives you complete control of the overall flavour of your recipe, as the salt content in different brands of butter can vary a lot.
- Oats - purely optional, but they add a nice crunch and texture.
How to Make Apple and Plum Crumble
Note: This is a summary of the instructions. The full ingredients and instructions are shown in the recipe card below.
- Cut the apples and plums into bite-sized pieces and place them in a medium-sized saucepan. Sprinkle with sugar, cinnamon, and a splash of water. Cook for 10 minutes over medium heat, stirring regularly, until they begin to soften.
- Transfer the plums and apple mixture to a deep baking dish.
- To make the crumble topping, rub the flour and butter together with your fingertips until it resembles bread crumbs. Add the sugar and stir in to combine.
- To assemble, pour the crumble topping over the apples and plum mixture and press down lightly with the back of a fork. Sprinkle over the oats and bake in the oven until the crumble is light brown and the apples and plums begin to bubble.
Top Tip
To save time, the flour and butter can be mixed together in a food processor rather than using your hands. Just be careful not to over process; otherwise, you will end up with pastry!
Common Questions
Crumble is best eaten fresh from the oven, but if you have any leftovers, it can be covered and refrigerated for up to 3 days. Reheat in a low oven.
Yes, you can freeze it baked or unbaked. If you freeze it unbaked, wrap it well in plastic wrap and consume it within 3 months. If you freeze it baked, let it cool completely before wrapping it in plastic wrap.
Yes - simply leave the plums to defrost then proceed with the recipe.
In summer, you can serve it with cream or ice cream. In winter, hot custard is perfect!
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📖 Recipe
Apple and Plum Crumble
Ingredients
Crumble Filling
- 2 apples (approximate weight 450g / 1lb before peeling), medium sized, note 1
- 4 plums (approximate weight 200g / 7oz before de-stoning), any variety, note 2
- ¼ teaspoon ground cinnamon
- 2 tablespoons white sugar
- 2 tablespoons water
Crumble Topping
- 160 g plain flour, (all purpose flour)
- 115 g unsalted butter, cut into small cubes
- 85 g brown sugar
- 2 tablespoons oats, any kind such as jumbo or quick cook
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 170°C fan / 190°F / 375°F.
For the Filling
- Peel and core the apples and chop them into 2 cm (¾") pieces. Cut the plums in half, remove the stones then slice them into eights.
- Add the apples and plums to a saucepan, add the cinnamon, white sugar and 2 tablespoons of water. Heat over a medium heat for 10 minutes, stirring regularly until they start to soften. Transfer to a deep 25 cm (9") oval dish (or equivalent size) and put aside while you make the crumble topping.
For the Topping
- Put the butter and flour in a large bowl and rub together with your fingers until it is evenly distributed and the mixture has formed small clumps. Add the brown sugar and stir in to combine.
To Assemble
- Pour the crumble topping over the apples and plums, and spread evenly, then pat down gently with the back of a fork. Sprinkle over the oats and bake in the oven for 30-35 minutes until the crumble is browned and the fruit mixture bubbling.
- Serve with hot piping custard or vanilla ice cream.
Notes
- Granny Smiths (the green apple) are best for crumbles, as they're not too sweet. But you could use any variety.
- Plums: an easy way to take the stone out is to slice the plum along the seam and twist it apart.
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