Plum and apple crumble
Ingredients:
Plum and apple mixture:
- 200g plums, stones removed and sliced
- 500g apples, cored and sliced
- 1 teaspoon cinnamon
- 1/4 teaspoon vanilla paste or 1 teaspoon vanilla essence
- 2 tablespoons of brown sugar
- 1/4 cups of water
Crumble topping:
- 1 cup of rolled oats
- 1/2 cup of plain flour
- 1/4 cup of slivered or chopped almonds
- 1/2 cup of melted butter
- 1 teaspoon of cinnamon
- 1/4 cup brown sugar
Method:
Preheat the oven to 180 degrees celsius.
Place the apples, plums, cinnamon vanilla and 2 tablespoons of water into a pot – the water should be covering the base of the pan. Depending on how juicy the plums are, you may need to add more water. Place the pan over a medium heat. Bring to a simmer and then turn the heat to low and simmer for 20 minutes, until the fruit is softened. Add more water if the pan starts to dry and set aside.
Mix all crumble topping ingredients together in a bowl.
Tip the cooked fruit into a 1.6 litre capacity oven proof dish. Tip the crumble topping mixture over the top of the fruit and spread to cover all fruit evenly- use your hands of the back of a spoon to press it in firmly.
Place the crumble in the oven and bake for 30 minutes until the topping is golden brown.
Rest for 10 minutes and then serve warm with a big dollop of ice cream or whipped cream (or both!).
About this recipe
Our nights are drawing in here and the weather is tending cold and rainy. Although this means we are all in greater need of comfort – it also means it’s the time of year when just the right type of fruit for a soothing, warming pudding is in abundance!
Crumble is both comforting in taste and in name – how cute and cuddly is the name ‘crumble’? This classic pudding has its origins in World War II Britain, where the topping was created as a substitute for breadcrumbs. My version is a little more luxurious with the addition of some almonds for a bit of crunch and a nice pairing for the plums. You can leave them out and up the flour by 1/4 instead.
My one strict direction is that this must be eaten warm for maximum comfort and the aforementioned cream or ice cream is highly recommended. Stay comfy and enjoy x
