Easy Plum Crisp – Sweet and Perfectly Crunchy

5 from 5 votes

Easy Plum Crisp – Sweet and Perfectly Crunchy

Easy Plum Crisp – Sweet and Perfectly Crunchy has quickly become one of my favorite desserts to make. The juicy baked plums pair perfectly with the buttery oat topping, and the whole thing comes together with almost no effort.

Prep Time15

Cook Time40

Total Time55

Course: Dessert

Cuisine: American

Keyword: baked plum crumble, dessert with fresh plums, easy plum dessert, Fall dessert recipe, fresh plum crisp, oat crumble topping, old-fashioned fruit crisp, plum crisp recipe, quick plum dessert, summer fruit crisp

Servings: servings

Calories: 297kcal

Author: George - U Keep Cooking

Equipment

Oval Corelle Baking Dish

Ingredients

Filling:

2 lbs plums pitted and sliced (about 5–6 cups)
⅓ cup light brown sugar (packed)
1 tablespoon lemon juice
1 tablespoon orange juice
½ lemon zest
3 tablespoons cornstarch
¼ teaspoon kosher salt

Topping

½ cup old-fashioned oats (rolled oats)
⅓ cup all-purpose flour
⅓ cup light brown sugar (packed)
⅓ cup pecans (chopped)
¼ teaspoon ground cinnamon
⅛ teaspoon ground nutmeg
pinch kosher salt
6 tablespoons butter (melted)
¼ teaspoon almond extract
¼ cup shredded coconut (or finely chopped dark chocolate)

Instructions

Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Lightly butter or grease your 9×9-inch or oval baking dish.
Make the filling: In a large bowl, toss plums with brown sugar, lemon juice, orange juice, zest, cornstarch, salt, and optional spice. Spread evenly in the baking dish.
Make the topping: In a bowl, combine oats, flour, brown sugar, pecans, cinnamon, nutmeg, and salt. Stir in butter and combine until crumbly. Fold in coconut or chocolate, if using.
Assemble and bake: Sprinkle the topping evenly over the fruit. Bake 30–40 minutes, until bubbling and golden brown. If topping browns too fast, loosely cover with foil for the first 20 minutes, then uncover.

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