If your plum tree has a bunch of plums this season and you're wondering what to do with all of them, this is the best Plum Crisp recipe you can ever try and the tastiest way to use them up!
Your family is going to absolutely love the juicy, delicious plum filling with a crispy, crunchy topping made with rolled oats, melted butter, and cinnamon for the perfect texture!
The beautiful golden brown top and flavors will leave you wanting to make it again and again! It's an easy recipe to try, even for beginners, and I'm sure you're going to fall in love with it!
Want to learn how to make this delicious and easy Plum Crisp? Then keep on reading!
Table of Contents
- What is Plum Crisp?
- What’s the Difference Between Plum Crisp, Plum Cobbler, and Plum Crumble?
- What Makes This Plum Crisp Recipe Special?
- When are Plums in Season?
- What You Need to Make Plum Crisp at Home
- How to Make Plum Crisp (Step-by-Step)
- Recipe Variation Ideas for Plum Crisp
- How to Store Leftover Plum Crisp
- Can I Make This Plum Dessert Ahead of Time?
- Similar Recipes You'll Love
- Recipe Card
- The Best Plum Crisp Recipe (Foolproof and Easy-to-Make!)
What is Plum Crisp?
A Plum Crisp is a delicious traditional and classic dessert that is made with a streusel topping and has a plum filling. It's called a crisp because of the crunchy and crispy top you get from combining old-fashioned rolled oats, butter, and warm spices like cinnamon.
Plum Crisp truly is the perfect dessert for every occasion that feels like home. If you have a bunch of plums at hand, it's a great way to make the most of them.
What’s the Difference Between Plum Crisp, Plum Cobbler, and Plum Crumble?
All three desserts are very similar to one another but they have some differences. They all have the same plum filling, but the toppings make them unique and different from each other.
Plum crisp topping typically contains oats and also makes use of melted butter, both of which help produce a crunchier and crispier consistency when baked in an oven.
Plum crumble topping is a classic crumb topping that goes well with plum pie or crumb cake. The flour and sugar are combined with cold butter, resulting in a drier, almost sandy texture, hence the name.
Cobblers, on the other hand, have a biscuit or scone-like toppings with a plum filling. All three desserts are delicious, but there is something just extra special about a plum crisp!
What Makes This Plum Crisp Recipe Special?
If your plum tree is overloaded with fruit and you don't know what to do with them, try this recipe out! This is the best Plum Crisp Recipe you'll ever taste! The crunchy and delicious oats topping is guaranteed to leave you wanting more.
Desserts are always popular at my house. We have been enjoying this delicious apple crisp for a while now. And this sweet and tart plum crisp served with organic French vanilla ice cream is truly delightful and our new family favorite.
There's something special about enjoying baked goods made with fruit especially that was grown in your own backyard.
There are so many recipes you can make using your abundance of plums. Another favorite for us is plum coffee cake. It goes so well with a delicious cup of hot latte for breakfast.
Or use the plums to make plum juice for your kids to enjoy during wintertime. It is delicious and so much healthier and cleaner compared to the store-bought plum juice.
When are Plums in Season?
Luckily you can enjoy this delicious dessert from summer to fall!
Plums are in season from June to August in most states, while in states like California it can go from May to November. The colder the states, the shorter the seasons are.
This is the perfect recipe to mix up a bunch of fresh fruits in together that are in season, so consider a mix of plums with pears, nectarines, berries, peaches, and the classic apples!
What You Need to Make Plum Crisp at Home
Making this delicious Plum Crisp is super easy and you're going to absolutely love how simple the ingredients are. Let's look at them in more detail:
For the Plum Filling:
- Plums: Plums are best when they're in season and that's when you're going to get the sweetest and juiciest ones. I used homegrown Damson plums, but you can use whichever ones you can get your hands on.
Sugar: The next thing we need to bring out the juices and flavor is some regular granulated white sugar.
All-purpose flour: We'll also need some all-purpose flour to coat our plums properly.
For Plum Crisp Topping
- All-purpose flour: We'll, first of all, need some regular, all-purpose flour to get the perfect structure and base for our topping. You may substitute regular flour for almond flour.
- Butter: Next, we'll need some unsalted butter because it will help crisp up the delicious plum 'crisp' and make it exactly how it should be: crunchy and delicious but with a juicy filling.
- Brown sugar: We'll also need some light brown sugar to add depth to the flavor of our streusel topping.
- White sugar: Apart from brown sugar, we'll also use some regular, granulated white sugar in this delicious recipe to get the sweetness to the perfect level.
- Salt: To balance things perfectly, we'll also be adding a little salt to our delicious dessert.
- Cinnamon: Cinnamon just brings it all together for the most delicious fall and summer dessert that's comforting and just right!
- Oats: We'll also need some old-fashioned rolled oats for this recipe and this is an essential ingredient for achieving the perfect crisp! It'll give you a crunchy texture and it'll golden brown beautifully.
How to Make Plum Crisp (Step-by-Step)
Making this delicious summer and fall plum dessert is easier than you think! Here's everything you need to do to make it at home step by step:
How to Make Plum Streusel Topping
Start by preheating your convection oven to 325 F (165 C).
Next, in a medium bowl, sift the flour. Then cut cold butter into small cubes. Add salt and mash and stir all together using a pastry cutter until it becomes a crumbly consistency.
Then add organic light brown sugar, organic sugar, organic cinnamon, Real Sea salt, and organic rolled oats. Mix everything well using a spoon. Set aside until ready to use.
How to Make Plum Filling Coating
Time to make our delicious plum coating! In a small glass bowl add organic sugar and organic all-purpose flour. Mix well until combined and set aside until ready for use.
How to Prep Plums for Plum Crisp
Time to prep our plums! Rinse plums. Cut each plum in half and remove the pit. Then cut each half in half again to end with ¼ sized pieces. Put the cut plums into a large bowl.
Sprinkle with sugar/flour coating mixture prepared earlier. Toss the plums with flour mixture until all are covered well.
How to Bake Plum Crisp Perfectly
Transfer coated plums into a ceramic baking dish. Cover with oats mixture and bake for 45 minutes at 325 F (165 C).
Remove crisp from the oven and allow it to cool for 30 minutes to an hour before serving.
It's now ready to be served and I'm sure your family will absolutely love it!
Recipe Variation Ideas for Plum Crisp
This delicious Plum Crisp is, honestly, absolutely perfect as it is! But if you're looking to change it up a bit and customize the flavor to your preference, here's what you can do:
Nuts: Consider adding some nuts to the topping! Some great options include chopped almonds, pistachios, pecans, and walnuts.
Other fruits: In case plums are not in season or you can't find the right ones, you can also make this with other delicious fruits including all kinds of berries, as well as peaches, apples, and pears!
How to Store Leftover Plum Crisp
You can store this delicious plum crisp in an airtight container for up to 3 days. If you're planning on serving it the same day, you don't need to store it in the fridge right away since a few hours on the kitchen counter should be fine (unless you live in a really warm country!).
You can also freeze your delicious plum crisp! Just wrap it properly in plastic wrap after it has cooled down and pop it in the freezer! This way, you can freeze it for up to 3 months.
Let it thaw in the fridge overnight before popping it in the oven at 300 F for 15 minutes or until it's warm all the way through.
Can I Make This Plum Dessert Ahead of Time?
Yes, you can make and store this delicious plum crisp for up to 1 day in advance. Just bake as usual and store it in the fridge. Reheat it in the oven before serving.
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Recipe Card
The Best Plum Crisp Recipe (Foolproof and Easy-to-Make!)
Ingredients
Plum Crisp Recipe Ingredients
- 5 lbs. – Damson plums
Plum Crisp Topping Ingredients
- ¼ cup – organic all-purpose flour
- ¼ cup – organic sugar or almont flour
Plum Crisp Topping Ingredients
- ½ cup – organic all-purpose flour
- 4 oz. – unsalted butter
- ¼ cup – organic light brown sugar
- ½ cup – organic sugar
- ¼ tsp. – sea salt
- 1 tsp. – organic ground cinnamon
- 1 cup – organic rolled oats
Instructions
How to Make Plum Streusel Topping
- Start by preheating your convection oven to 325 F (165 C).
- Next, in a medium bowl, sift the flour. Then cut cold butter into small cubes. Add salt and mash and stir all together using a pastry cutter until it becomes a crumbly consistency.
- Then add organic light brown sugar, organic sugar, organic cinnamon, Real Sea salt, and organic rolled oats. Mix everything well using a spoon. Set aside until ready to use.
How to Make Plum Filling Coating
- Time to make our delicious plum coating! In a small glass bowl add organic sugar and organic all-purpose flour. Mix well until combined and set aside until ready for use.
How to Prep Plums for Plum Crisp
- Time to prep our plums! Rinse plums. Cut each plum in half and remove the pit. Then cut each half in half again to end with ¼ sized pieces. Put the cut plums into a large bowl.
- Sprinkle with sugar/flour coating mixture prepared earlier. Toss the plums with flour mixture until all are covered well.
- How to Bake Plum Crisp Perfectly
How to Bake Plum Crisp Perfectly
- Transfer coated plums into a ceramic baking dish. Cover with oats mixture and bake for 45 minutes at 325 F.
- Remove crisp from the oven and allow it to cool for 30 minutes to an hour before serving.
- It's now ready to be served and I'm sure your family will absolutely love it!
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