Hairy Bikers Plum Crumble Recipe

This Hairy Bikers Plum Crumble Recipe is a sweet and rustic dessert, which uses ripe plums and a buttery crumble topping. It’s a classic, foolproof recipe, ready in about 1 hour.

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Hairy Bikers Plum Crumble Recipe Ingredients

For the Plum Filling:

• 1kg ripe plums, halved and stoned
• 50g demerara sugar
• 1 tsp ground cinnamon

For the Crumble Topping:

• 175g plain flour
• 100g cold unsalted butter, cubed
• 75g demerara sugar
• 50g rolled oats

How To Make Hairy Bikers Plum Crumble Recipe

1. Prep the filling: Preheat the oven to 190°C (170°C Fan). Place the halved plums in an ovenproof dish and toss them with the demerara sugar and cinnamon.
2. Make the topping: In a mixing bowl, rub the cold butter into the flour using your fingertips until the mixture resembles coarse breadcrumbs. Stir in the demerara sugar and rolled oats.
3. Assemble: Spoon the crumble topping evenly over the plum filling.
4. Bake: Place the dish on a baking tray and bake for 35-45 minutes, or until the topping is golden and the fruit is bubbling. Let the crumble cool for about 10 minutes before serving.

Recipe Tips

• Can I use frozen plums? Yes, just thaw and drain them before baking.
• How to thicken the filling: If your plums are very juicy, add 1 tbsp of cornflour to the filling.
• What can I use instead of oats? Try chopped nuts or extra flour for a smoother topping.
• How to serve it: Best served warm with custard, cream, or ice cream.
• Can I make it ahead of time? Yes, assemble and chill until ready to bake.

What To Serve With Plum Crumble

Pair this comforting dessert with:

• Vanilla ice cream
• Whipped cream
• Warm custard
• Greek yogurt
• Clotted cream

How To Store Plum Crumble

Refrigerate: Store covered in the fridge for up to 3 days. Reheat in the oven or microwave before serving.

Freeze: Freeze the fully baked crumble for up to 2 months. Thaw overnight and reheat until warm throughout.

Plum Crumble Nutrition Facts

• Calories: 450 kcal
• Total Fat: 18g
• Saturated Fat: 11g
• Cholesterol: 45mg
• Sodium: 10mg
• Total Carbohydrate: 68g
• Dietary Fiber: 6g
• Sugars: 40g
• Protein: 6g

Nutrition information is estimated and may vary based on ingredients and cooking methods used.

FAQs

Can I make this gluten-free?
Yes, use a gluten-free flour blend and gluten-free oats.

Can I use other fruits?
Absolutely—try apples, blackberries, or a mix of stone fruits.

Is the crumble topping sweet enough?
You can increase sugar slightly if your plums are very tart.

Can I add spices?
Yes, ground ginger or nutmeg pair well with plums.

How do I know it’s done?
The topping should be golden brown and the fruit should bubble around the edges.

Yes, all ingredients are naturally gluten-free.

What can I do with leftovers?
Shred the chicken and toss it into a salad, wrap, or soup.

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• Hairy Bikers Chicken Tray Bake Recipe
• Hairy Bikers Bacon And Lentil Soup Recipe
• Hairy Bikers Kedgeree Recipe