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 🍑 Plum Crisp – A Sweet & Tangy Summer Dessert

If you’re looking for a simple, comforting dessert that celebrates fresh plums, this Plum Crisp is a must-try. Juicy, slightly tart plums are baked under a golden, buttery oat topping that’s crisp on top and gooey underneath. Best served warm with a scoop of vanilla ice cream!



✨ Why You’ll Love This Plum Crisp

  • ✅ Easy to make with minimal prep

  • ✅ A delicious way to use up ripe plums

  • ✅ Sweet, tangy, and crispy on top, soft inside

  • ✅ Naturally egg-free and can be made gluten-free

🛒 Ingredients

For the Plum Filling:

  • 5–6 ripe plums, pitted and sliced

  • 2 tbsp granulated sugar

  • 1 tbsp lemon juice

  • 1 tbsp cornstarch (or flour)

  • ½ tsp cinnamon

  • Optional: dash of vanilla extract

For the Crisp Topping:

  • ¾ cup old-fashioned rolled oats

  • ½ cup all-purpose flour (or almond flour for GF)

  • ½ cup brown sugar

  • ½ tsp cinnamon

  • ¼ tsp salt

  • ½ cup unsalted butter, melted

  • Optional: ¼ cup chopped nuts (pecans, almonds)

🔪 Instructions

1. Preheat & Prep

Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Lightly grease a 9-inch baking dish.

2. Make the Plum Filling

In a bowl, toss sliced plums with sugar, lemon juice, cornstarch, and cinnamon. Pour into prepared baking dish.

3. Make the Crisp Topping

In another bowl, combine oats, flour, brown sugar, cinnamon, and salt. Add melted butter and mix until crumbly.

4. Assemble & Bake

Sprinkle the crisp topping evenly over the plums.
Bake for 35–40 minutes, or until the top is golden and fruit is bubbly.

5. Serve

Cool slightly before serving. Delicious warm with vanilla ice cream or whipped cream!

🍽️ Tips & Variations

  • Use a mix of red and black plums for deeper flavor

  • Add a pinch of nutmeg or ginger for a spiced twist

  • Make it gluten-free with oat flour or almond flour

  • Try adding blueberries or raspberries for a fruit medley

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