Skip to main content

Join The Table to earn rewards.

Already a member?

Summer

Blueberry Plum Crumble

by:
August  1, 2010
3 3 out of 5 stars /
3 Ratings3 total ratings /
Photo by James Ransom
  • Serves 4 to 6
Author Notes

Plums were actually a last minute addition to this crumble recipe, which I found in a newly-acquired cookbook. The yellow and red globe plums appeared in my CSA share. The whole-wheat flour in this recipe adds an extra helping of fiber and healthy goodness! —newRDcook

Test Kitchen Notes

WHO: NewRDcook is a dietitian in Philadelphia.
WHAT: A simple crumble that you can make with fresh fruits and pantry staples.
HOW: Sweeten blueberries and chopped plums with a little sugar, top with a whole-wheat crumble, and bake everything until the crumb top is golden brown and the smell of baking fruit is intoxicating.
WHY WE LOVE IT: This crumble is a great place to tuck away your summer fruit that’s a little too tart to eat on its own. Make sure to save some leftovers for breakfast the next morning: It’s wholesome enough (whole-wheat flour! 7 ingredients!) to eat morning, noon, and night. —The Editors

What You'll Need
Ingredients
  • 1 pint blueberries
  • 6 small plums, pitted and chopped
  • 1 tablespoon Turbinado sugar
  • 1 1/2 teaspoons cinnamon, divided
  • 1 1/4 cups whole-wheat flour
  • 1/4 cup packed brown sugar
  • 1/3 cup butter, cold and cut into small cubes
Directions
  1. Preheat oven to 400° F.
  2. Place blueberries and plums in a small bowl.
  3. Mix Turbinado sugar with 1 teaspoon cinnamon and stir together with fruit.
  4. In a large bowl, mix together remaining 1/2 teaspoon cinnamon, flour, and brown sugar. Rub or cut in butter until mixture resembles coarse crumbs.
  5. Put the fruit in a 8 x 2-inch baking dish or cake pan and layer the crumble mixture on top.
  6. Bake until golden on top, between 30 minutes and 1 hour. Serve hot or cold.
Contest Entries

See what other Food52ers are saying.

  • Kurbinati
    Kurbinati
  • Meredith
    Meredith

2 Reviews

Kurbinati August 7, 2021
Good combo of berry and stone fruit. Squeezed half a lemon into the fruit. Halved the flour and used almond flour. Crumble came out fine, I might even use oats next time.
 
Meredith September 9, 2018
This topping is horrible! I made it and it was a flour based topping. Not sweet, not crumbly, just really dry and floury. Won’t make it again
 

This website uses cookies to ensure you get the best experience.

When you visit our website, we collect and use personal information about you using cookies. You may opt out of selling, sharing, or disclosure of personal data for targeted advertising (called "Do Not Sell or Share" in California) by enabling the Global Privacy Control on a compatible browser. See our Privacy Policy for further information.