Description
Ina Garten’s plum crumble emerges as a delightful dessert showcasing seasonal stone fruits. Sweet-tart plums mingle with a buttery, crumbly topping, creating a rustic masterpiece that invites warm spoonfuls of comfort.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 lb (454 g) plums
- ½ cup (60 g) all-purpose flour
- ¼ cup (28 g) almond flour
- 3 tbsps (42 g) unsalted butter (cold, cut into small pieces)
- 3 tbsps brown sugar
- 2 tbsps sugar
- ½ lemon zest
- ¼ tsp cinnamon
- ¼ tsp allspice
- 1/8 tsp ground ginger
- 1 tsp cornstarch
- 1 tbsp lemon juice
Instructions
- Preparation: Position oven rack midway and preheat to 375°F (190°C), creating optimal baking conditions for a perfectly textured dessert.
- Crumble Construction: Blend all-purpose flour, almond flour, and granulated sugar, then integrate cold butter cubes using fingertips to craft a rustic, sandy-textured topping.
- Fruit Foundation: Halve and dice plums, removing stones, then arrange evenly in a ceramic baking dish, ensuring uniform fruit distribution.
- Seasoning Layer: Dust plums with white sugar, ground cinnamon, allspice, ground ginger, and cornstarch, thoroughly coating to prevent excessive liquid and enhance flavor complexity.
- Citrus Accent: Grate fresh lemon zest directly over plums and squeeze its juice, stirring to infuse bright, tangy undertones throughout the fruit mixture.
- Topping Application: Evenly spread the crumbly mixture across the plum layer, creating complete coverage that will transform into a golden, crisp crust during baking.
- Baking Process: Slide the dish into the preheated oven and bake 40-45 minutes, monitoring until the topping achieves a rich golden-brown hue and fruit juices bubble enticingly.
- Resting and Serving: Allow the crumble to settle for 10-15 minutes post-baking, then present warm with a luxurious accompaniment of whipped cream, creme fraiche, or vanilla ice cream.
Notes
- Butter Cutting Technique: Use cold butter and work quickly with fingertips to create a sandy, crumbly texture without warming the butter, which ensures a flaky, crisp topping.
- Fruit Preparation Pro Tip: Slice plums uniformly to guarantee even cooking and consistent texture throughout the dessert.
- Cornstarch Magic: Sprinkle cornstarch over plums to absorb excess moisture, preventing a runny filling and maintaining a perfect fruit consistency.
- Serving Suggestion: Let the crumble rest briefly after baking to allow juices to set, creating a more structured and appetizing dessert that won’t fall apart when served.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 35 minutes
- Category: Desserts, Snacks
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 6
- Calories: 220
- Sugar: 12 g
- Sodium: 5 mg
- Fat: 9 g
- Saturated Fat: 4 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 34 g
- Fiber: 3 g
- Protein: 2 g
- Cholesterol: 15 mg