Spiced Plum Crumble

This traditional crumble recipe comes with a winter twist. It uses plums spiced with cinnamon, nutmeg, and orange. Serve hot with cream or custard.

• Preparation Time: 15 mins
• Cooking Time: 30 mins
• Total Time: 45 mins
• Calories: 291 Calories

Ingredients

• ½ teaspoon ground nutmeg
• ½ teaspoon ground cinnamon
• 1 pinch salt
• 1 ¾ cups whole wheat flour
• ½ cup white sugar, divided
• 2 tablespoons whole wheat flour
• 2 pounds plums, pitted and halved
• 1 small orange, zested and juiced
• 7 tablespoons cold unsalted butter, cut into chunks

Recipe Instructions

Step 1

Preheat the oven to 375 degrees F (190 degrees C).

Step 2

Place plums in a baking dish. Add 1/4 cup sugar, orange zest, orange juice, cinnamon, and nutmeg; toss to mix.

Step 3

Bake in the preheated oven for 5 minutes.

Step 4

Meanwhile, combine flour and salt in a mixing bowl. Add chilled butter and rub it in with your fingertips until the mixture resembles bread crumbs. Stir in remaining sugar.

Step 5

Remove plums from the oven and scatter topping evenly over top. Return to the oven and bake until golden brown, 25 to 30 minutes. Serve hot.