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    Hungry Healthy Happy » Recipes » Dessert

    Apple and Plum Crumble

    Published: Oct 26, 2020 · Modified: Nov 8, 2020 by Dannii · This post may contain affiliate links · 17 Comments

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    Diet: Vegetarian

    A delicious summer/autumn crumble that makes us of ripe and juicy plums and crunchy apples. Our Apple and Plum Crumble is really easy to make, with a base of soft sugary plums and apples and a crunchy crumble topping. Classic comfort food that would be the perfect addition to a Sunday roast.

    Plum crumble and custard on a plate next to a dish full of crumble.

    We grew up eating crumbles, and they are the ultimate comforting dessert. Apple, rhubarb, peach and plum crumble, they are all delicious. But I don't think plum based crumbles get enough love. Plums are really cheap when they are in season, making this a really frugal dessert that the whole family will love.

    If you are looking for other crumble recipes, then why not try our Apple and Blackberry Crumble, Apple and Pear Crumble or Apple and Cherry Crumble?

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    • Why you will love it
    • Step by step
    • How to cut a plum
    • Crumble topping
    • What to serve it with
    • FAQs
    • Extra tips
    • More dessert recipes
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    Why you will love it

    • A great way to use plums
    • Super comforting dessert
    • Easy to make
    • Budget friendly
    • Good for feeding a crowd

    Step by step

    One: Put the chopped apples and plum in a baking dish and add the brown sugar, orange zest, nutmeg and cinnamon and mix well.

    Chopped apples and plums in a baking dish.

    Two: Put the crumble ingredients into a bowl and using your fingers, crumble the butter and mix it together. This process will take a while, as you want to get the butter really fine and all mixed in.

    A mixing bowl with a crumble mixture in it.

    Three: Cover the fruit with the crumble mixture.

    A baking dish containing an uncooked crumble.

    Four: Put in a preheated oven at 190°C/375°F/Gas 5 for 40 minutes until the topping is golden brown.

    A crumble in a baking dish with a golden brown top.

    How to cut a plum

    Take a sharp knife and then cut around the middle of the plum and twist the two halves open to reveal the stone. Take your knife again and slice round the stone and remove it. You can then cut the plum halves in to slices. We left the skins on, however you can remove them if you prefer.

    Crumble topping

    The perfect crumble topping really is something that everyone should know how to make. It should be buttery, crispy, and of course crumbly. It's in the name. Whilst you can buy crumble topping in a bag to save some time, it really doesn't take much time at all. If you bake a lot, then you probably already have these ingredients in your cupboard too.

    This is a good recipe for kids to get involved with, as they will love getting their hands in the bowl and mixing up the crumble.

    This plum crumble topping is a mix of flour, butter and sugar. You could swap a quarter of the flour for rolled oats, to make it more of a crisp. This recipe makes a fair amount of crumble topping, but we are firm believers that the fruit to crumble ratio should pretty much 50:50.

    You could also double the amount of crumble topping and then keep it in the fridge for up to a week to use in other fruit crumbles.

    What to serve it with

    You can top this plum crumble with some custard, ice cream or Greek yogurt, or just leave it as it is. We topped ours with custard but try some vanilla frozen yogurt for a bit more of an indulgent dessert.

    A plate of fruit crumble with custard being poured onto it.

    FAQs

    What other fruit can I add to plum crumble?

    We wanted to make crumble a traditional dessert in our own little family and this is a great way to get kids to try different fruits. You could keep this as just plums or even add some cherries or pear. The plums really do have so much flavour just on their on though with a few apples.
    The secret to making a really good plum crumble is choosing good plums. They need to be in season and ripe. That's why this recipe is so simple, because when you use ripe plums, that flavour is really all you need.

    Can apple and plum crumble be made in advance?

    Yes, you can make the plums and topping in advance, layer it in your baking dish and then just put it in the oven to crisp up before you are ready to serve it.

    How to store apple and plum crumble

    We hardly ever have any leftovers of this, as we can happily eat double portions! But if you do, it will keep in the fridge for two to three days. You could freeze it in containers, but the topping might go a little soggy once defrosted.

    A baking dish of fruit crumble with some spooned out onto a plate.

    Extra tips

    • You could also double the amount of crumble topping and then keep it in the fridge for up to a week to use in other fruit crumbles.
    • If you want to make more of a crisp, then you could swap a quarter of the flour for oats.
    • You can use this recipe to make an apple, rhubarb or peach crumble too.
    • You can freeze leftovers of apple and plum crumble, however the topping tends to go a little soggy once it is defrosted. It will keep in the fridge for 2-3 days though.
    • This is a good recipe for kids to get involved with, as they will love getting their hands in the bowl and mixing up the crumble.

    More dessert recipes

    • Cinnamon Flapjacks
    • Mixed Berry Crisp
    • Cinnamon Baked Apples
    • Honey Grilled Pineapple

    If you’ve tried this Apple and Plum Crumble, let us know how you got on in the comments below.
    Tag us in your creations on Instagram @hungryhealthyhappy - Use the hashtag #hungryhealthyhappy too.

    Recipe

    Custard being poured onto some apple and plum crumble

    Apple and Plum Crumble

    Our Apple and Plum Crumble is really easy to make, with a base of soft sugary plums and apples and a crunchy crumble topping.
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    Vegetarian
    4.78 from 36 votes
    Author: Dannii
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    Course: Dessert
    Cuisine: British
    Prep Time: 10 minutes
    Cook Time: 40 minutes
    Total Time: 50 minutes
    Allergens:
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    Servings: 6 serving
    Calories: 475kcal
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    Ingredients

    UK Metric Measures - US Customary Measures
    • 5 Plums - sliced
    • 4 Apple - cut in to chunks
    • 0.5 teaspoon Ground cinnamon
    • 0.5 teaspoon Ground nutmeg
    • 40 g Light brown sugar
    • 0.5 orange - zest only
    • 250 g plain flour
    • 120 g Caster sugar
    • 150 g Butter - cubed

    Instructions

    • Put the chopped apples and plum in a baking dish and add the brown sugar, orange zest, nutmeg and cinnamon and mix well.
    • Put the crumble ingredients in to a bowl and using your fingers, crumble the butter and mix it together. This process will take a while, as you want to get the butter really fine and all mixed in.
    • Scatter the crumble mixture over the fruit.
    • Put in a preheated oven at 190°C/375°F/Gas 5 for 40 minutes until the topping is golden brown.

    Notes

    • You could also double the amount of crumble topping and then keep it in the fridge for up to a week to use in other fruit crumbles.
    • If you want to make more of a crisp, then you could swap a quarter of the flour for oats.
    • You can use this recipe to make an apple, rhubarb or peach crumble too.
    • You can freeze leftovers, however the topping tends to go a little soggy once it is defrosted. It will keep in the fridge for 2-3 days though.
    • This is a good recipe for kids to get involved with, as they will love getting their hands in the bowl and mixing up the crumble.

    Nutritional Information

    Serving: 1portion | Calories: 475kcal | Carbohydrates: 83g | Protein: 5g | Fat: 21g | Saturated Fat: 13g | Cholesterol: 54mg | Sodium: 183mg | Potassium: 295mg | Fiber: 5g | Sugar: 46g | Vitamin A: 905IU | Vitamin C: 17mg | Calcium: 33mg | Iron: 2mg
    DisclaimerThe nutritional information provided is approximate and is calculated using online tools. Information can vary depending on various factors, but we have endeavoured to be as accurate as possible.

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    Reader Interactions

    Comments

    1. Danielle Wolter

      November 18, 2020 at 11:53 am

      5 stars
      This was just perfection! Love how easy the instructions were to follow and it came out wonderfully.

      Reply
    2. Kathryn D

      October 28, 2020 at 1:46 pm

      5 stars
      This apple and pear crumble is the most perfect recipe for Fall and it was a great way to incorporate my plums..the fruit I always forget about! Loved this with vanilla ice cream on top :) YUM!

      Reply
      • Jacqueline Meldrum

        October 28, 2020 at 1:59 pm

        5 stars
        Oh I love a crumble and that one looks delicious! I've never tried plums in a crumble. I really must try this.

        Reply
    3. Kathryn Donangelo

      October 28, 2020 at 1:45 pm

      This apple and pear crumble is the most perfect recipe for Fall and it was a great way to incorporate my plums..the fruit I always forget about! Loved this with vanilla ice cream on top :) YUM!

      Reply
    4. Sue

      October 28, 2020 at 1:36 pm

      I love this combination of apples and plums - so delish!

      Reply
    5. Amanda Wren-Grimwood

      October 28, 2020 at 1:28 pm

      5 stars
      I love a good crumble and plum and apple together is so delicious! Trying this one on Sunday.

      Reply
    6. Bintu | Recipes From A Pantry

      October 28, 2020 at 12:43 pm

      5 stars
      A crumble is a must have dessert during the colder months. I love the combination of apple and plums for a really delicious flavour.

      Reply
    7. Jessica Formicola

      October 27, 2020 at 7:15 pm

      5 stars
      Apple and plum is such a great combo! I can't wait to make this sometime over the week!

      Reply
    8. rika

      October 27, 2020 at 7:10 pm

      5 stars
      It looks so good and moist! I can't wait to try this! Yum!

      Reply
    9. Jenn

      October 27, 2020 at 7:00 pm

      5 stars
      Wow! I've had apple crisp before but the addition of plums is genius! I sure can't wait to try this recipe!!

      Reply
    10. Beth

      October 27, 2020 at 6:46 pm

      5 stars
      We love crisps and crumbles! This apple and plum one didn't disappoint either. I used tart plums and apples so it has a nice tart note. Thanks for the recipe!

      Reply
    11. Emily Liao

      October 27, 2020 at 6:33 pm

      Wow, this apple and plumb crumble was amazing! The flavor combination was perfectly sweet :)

      Reply
    12. Beth

      October 27, 2020 at 1:41 pm

      5 stars
      Yummy! This looks so delicious and so easy! I can't wait to give this a try! My family and I love apples and plums, so excited to make this!

      Reply
    13. Pam Greer

      October 27, 2020 at 1:27 pm

      5 stars
      I don't do pies, so this crumble is perfect! I love how easy it comes together!

      Reply
    14. Pam

      October 27, 2020 at 1:26 pm

      5 stars
      Love apples and love plums, but never thought of using them together in the same dish. Great idea!

      Reply
    15. Jess

      October 27, 2020 at 1:20 pm

      5 stars
      I have a bunch of apples and plums on hand. This is the Perfect way to use them!

      Reply
    16. Michelle

      October 27, 2020 at 10:20 am

      5 stars
      Oh my goodness! I can almost taste this crumble! Such a great Autumn pudding. Can't wait to make this.

      Reply

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