Ina Garten Plum Crisp Recipe
If you love desserts that are simple, sweet and full of fruit, this Ina Garten Plum Crisp Recipe is perfect. Plums are juicy and naturally sweet and when baked under a crunchy topping, they become irresistible.
Ingredients
- 6 –8 ripe plums pitted and sliced
- 1/2 cup granulated sugar
- 1 tablespoon lemon juice
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1/2 teaspoon cinnamon optional
- 3/4 cup all-purpose flour
- 1/2 cup brown sugar
- 1/2 cup rolled oats
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter cold and cut into pieces
Instructions
Preheat Oven
- Set oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease a 9-inch baking dish lightly with butter or oil.
Prepare Plums
- Pit and slice plums. Place in a bowl. Add sugar, lemon juice, vanilla, and cinnamon. Stir gently.
Make Topping
- In a separate bowl, combine flour, brown sugar, oats, and salt. Mix well until even.
Add Butter
- Add cold butter pieces to topping mixture. Use fingers or a pastry cutter until crumbly.
Assemble Crisp
- Pour plum mixture into baking dish. Sprinkle topping evenly over plums.
Bake
- Bake for 35 minutes until topping is golden and plums are bubbling.
Cool and Serve
- Remove from oven. Let it cool slightly. Serve warm with ice cream or whipped cream.
Notes
- Use ripe plums for maximum sweetness and juiciness.
- Keep butter cold for a crisp topping texture.
- Sprinkle a little cinnamon for extra flavor.
- Don’t overmix the topping to keep it crumbly.
- Serve immediately for warm, soft plums and crispy topping.