Fresh Plum Crumb Dessert Recipe

Award-winning Fresh Plum Crumb Dessert! This phenomenal recipe, a Taste of Home 'On the Road' contest winner, features juicy, sweet plums baked under a buttery, cinnamon-spiced crumb topping. Imagine warm, tender plums with a crunchy, golden-brown crust – heavenly! Serve warm from the oven with a scoop of vanilla ice cream for the ultimate indulgence (optional). A guaranteed keeper!

Prep Time 20 mins
Cook Time 70 mins
Calories 360.4 kcal
Protein 6g
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Ingredients for Fresh Plum Crumb Dessert

  • 4 cups peeled and sliced fresh plums
  • 1/2 cup packed light brown sugar
  • 3 tablespoons all-purpose flour, 1 cup all-purpose flour
  • 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
  • 1/2 cup granulated sugar
  • 1 teaspoon baking powder
  • 1/4 teaspoon salt
  • 1/4 teaspoon ground mace
  • Egg
  • 1/2 cup (1 stick) cold unsalted butter, 2 tablespoons melted unsalted butter

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How to Make Fresh Plum Crumb Dessert

  1. Preheat oven to 375°F (190°C).
  2. In a large bowl, gently combine 4 cups peeled and sliced fresh plums, 1/2 cup packed light brown sugar, 3 tablespoons all-purpose flour, and 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon.
  3. Pour the plum mixture into a greased 2-quart baking dish.
  4. In a medium bowl, whisk together 1/2 cup granulated sugar, 1 teaspoon baking powder, 1/4 teaspoon salt, 1/4 teaspoon ground mace, and 1 cup all-purpose flour.
  5. Cut in 1/2 cup (1 stick) cold unsalted butter using a pastry blender or your fingers until the mixture resembles coarse crumbs.
  6. Sprinkle the crumb topping evenly over the plum mixture.
  7. Drizzle the top with 2 tablespoons melted unsalted butter.
  8. Bake for 40-45 minutes, or until the plums are tender and the topping is golden brown.
  9. Let cool for 10 minutes before serving. Enjoy warm or at room temperature!

Nutrition Information (Approximate per serving)

Sodium

9 g

Sugar

181g

Fat

37g

Carbs

20g

Frequently Asked Questions

How long does it take to make Fresh Plum Crumb Dessert?

Fresh Plum Crumb Dessert takes about 90 minutes from start to finish — roughly 20 minutes to prepare and 70 minutes to cook.

How many calories are in Fresh Plum Crumb Dessert?

Fresh Plum Crumb Dessert has approximately 360.4 calories per serving, with about 6 g protein, 20 g carbohydrates and 19 g fat.

What ingredients do I need for Fresh Plum Crumb Dessert?

The key ingredients for Fresh Plum Crumb Dessert are Plums, Brown Sugar, Flour, Ground Cinnamon, Sugar, Baking Powder. See the full list with measurements above.

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