This easy apple and plum crumble recipe is our go to dessert when we need something comforting and nostalgic.
Peel the apples, then cut in half and remove the core. Dice each one into bite sized chunks.
Place them in a large saucepan with a splash of water. Place on the lid and bring to a gentle simmer over a medium heat for 5 minutes.
Meanwhile, cut the plums in half, and then into quarters, removing the stone as you go.
My plums were pretty small, but if yours are much larger you may want to cut them into smaller, bite sized pieces.
Remove the pan of apples from the heat, mix in the plums, the brown sugar, cinnamon and nutmeg.
Stir well and tip into a large pie dish (or keep in your saucepan like I am if you prefer!)
Replace the lid and put to one side whilst you make the topping.
Preheat the oven to 180C (350F).
Place the butter and flour into a large mixing bowl. Use your fingers tips, or a pastry blender, to cut the two together until it resembles breadcrumbs.
If you have a food processar, you can pulse these ingredients together quickly.
Add in the sugar and oats, and mix together well.
Remove the lid from the fruit and pour over the topping. Smooth gently into one layer with the back of a spoon.
Place the crumble (without the lid) into a preheated oven and bake for 45 minutes or until the top is golden and the fruit juices are bubbling up in places.
Please enjoy my recipe! Jane | hedgecombers.com