Spiced Plum Crisp is the easiest, most delightful dessert (or breakfast!) you will make this season!
Have I ever told you about our plum tree? It’s kind of on the super-prolific side of plum production. I mean, we probably eat 100 times more plums than the average family and we LOVE it! I get a little thrill every time Bryce says “I want a plum!’ and walks out to the backyard to pick himself one.
We give away 10-20 lbs bags of plums to everyone that comes to our house. Kind of like goody bags. Except they’re Target grocery bags and they’re filled with plums. We hear no complaints.
I would guess that our tree produces well over 1000 pounds of plums each year and the number grows annually. Oh what will we do next year??
Anyhoo, we’re getting to the tail end of plum season. Meaning, every time I walk outside I see another thirty plums sitting on the ground and my heart breaks a little. I decided to make up some plum crisps for our Labor Day extravaganza and golly gee – why have I never done this before?
I’m calling the Spiced Plum Crisps a “transitional treat” because it’s perfect for Summer or Fall. I will highly recommend that you serve this with a scoop of vanilla ice cream…
 Guuurrll! It’s amazing!
These take like no time at all to whip together and they are so fun served in individual ramekins. If you don’t have ramekins – just throw everything into an 8×8 baking dish and you’ll be golden. Or plum as the case may be.
Spiced Plum Crisps
Ingredients
- 5 cups plums sliced & pitted (don't peel)
- 1 tbsp all-purpose flour
- 1/4 cup granulated sugar
Topping
- 1/4 cup all-purpose flour
- 1/4 cup oats
- 1/4 cup brown sugar
- 1/4 cup granulated sugar
- 1 tsp cinnamon
- 1/8 tsp allspice
- 4 tbsp cold butter
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350°F.
- Combine one tablespoon of flour and 1/4 cup granulated sugar in a large bowl. Stir in plums.
- Combine dry ingredients for topping in a medium bowl. Cut in butter.
- Divide plum mixture among six ramekins and place on a large baking sheet.
- Sprinkle topping over plum mixture.
- Bake for 35-40 minutes or until nice and bubbly and topping is crisp.
- Serve with a scoop of vanilla ice cream for an amazing treat!
Nutrition
This recipe is also amazing for breakfast. Just leave out the vanilla ice cream – or don’t. Totally up to you 🙂
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Blackberry Oatmeal Crumble Bars
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Bethany Siegenthaler says
About how much does this make? I have ramekins, but not sure if I have enough of them…
Jocelyn @BruCrew Life says
Man I want to live next door to you!!! Mostly so we could bake and chat…but so I could get grocery bags of plums too! I heart plums! This is such a fantastic looking crisp too. Your photos are fab!!!
Trish - Mom On Timeout says
Wouldn’t that be fun! Thanks Jocelyn!
Shannon {Cozy Country Living} says
Yum! I am a huge fan of all crisps and cobblers and such! I can’t wait to try this. I have never had plum crisp:)
Trish - Mom On Timeout says
Thanks Shannon! Crisps are seriously the best dessert because they’re so darn easy 🙂
Lisa @ Wine & Glue says
1000lbs!?!? That is awesome!! I’m super jealous! I love plums :). This looks delicious! Pinning!
Trish - Mom On Timeout says
Yeah. It’s like a crazy tree 🙂 Thanks for the pin Lisa!
Cathy@LemonTreeDwelling says
That’s insane! And awesome!! There’s nothing better than eating food that is growing in your yard….or someone else’s!! I love this idea – can’t wait to try it – and I especially love the idea of having it for breakfast!
Trish - Mom On Timeout says
It’s absolutely the best feeling Cathy!
Happy Valley Chow says
What a beautiful dessert! Definitely want to try this, great job Trish 🙂
Happy Blogging!
Happy Valley Chow
Trish - Mom On Timeout says
Thank you so much!
Nancy P.@thebittersideofsweet says
This LOOKS amazing! so jealous you have a plum tree!!!
Trish - Mom On Timeout says
Thanks Nancy! I love it!
tanya says
How awesome that you have a plum tree! I tend to forget about plums, I don’t know why, they are delicious! I love this end of the summer crisp Trish!
Trish - Mom On Timeout says
Thanks Tanya! It’s hard for us to forget but it can get challenging thinking of new ways to enjoy them 🙂
marcie@flavorthemoments says
Plums with those spices sound so delicious. You’re so lucky you have a plum tree. I would be baking with them a lot if I did! Your crisp looks just perfect.
Trish - Mom On Timeout says
Thank you so much Marcie! I do feel quite lucky 🙂
Dorothy @ Crazy for Crust says
These look fabulous! I love crisps. Can you believe I’ve never had a plum? I’m weird. 🙂
Trish - Mom On Timeout says
You are weird 😉
Kathy says
I love plums but I have never baked with them. This looks delicious!
Trish - Mom On Timeout says
They’re great in this crisp Kathy – give it a try!
Ashley @ Kitchen Meets Girl says
Man, I wish was your neighbor. 🙂 This plum crisp looks heavenly!
Trish - Mom On Timeout says
I really wish you were my neighbor too – it would be so fun!
Averie @ Averie Cooks says
I have a counter full of plums! Wish they were ripe! This is gorgeous, Trish!
Trish - Mom On Timeout says
Thanks Averie!