Ina Garten Plum Crisp Recipe
Plum crisp is a fruit-based dessert featuring juicy, tart plums baked under a golden, crumbly topping made of butter, flour, oats, and sugar. Ina Garten’s version highlights the natural flavors of the fruit while adding a touch of sweetness and crunch for the perfect balance of textures and tastes.
- Prep Time: 15
- Cook Time: 45
- Total Time: 1 hour
- Yield: 6
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Ingredients
For the Filling:
- Plums: 6 cups, pitted and sliced (about 6-8 large plums).
- Granulated sugar: 1/3 cup.
- All-purpose flour: 2 tablespoons.
- Lemon juice: 1 tablespoon, freshly squeezed.
- Ground cinnamon: 1/2 teaspoon.
For the Topping:
- All-purpose flour: 1 cup.
- Granulated sugar: 1/4 cup.
- Brown sugar: 1/4 cup, packed.
- Old-fashioned oats: 1/2 cup.
- Unsalted butter: 1/2 cup (1 stick), cold and diced.
- Salt: 1/4 teaspoon.
Instructions
Step 1: Preheat the Oven
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease a 9×13-inch baking dish or similar-sized dish with butter or nonstick spray.
Step 2: Prepare the Filling
- In a large mixing bowl, toss the sliced plums with granulated sugar, flour, lemon juice, and cinnamon. Mix until the plums are evenly coated.
- Transfer the plum mixture to the prepared baking dish, spreading it out evenly.
Step 3: Make the Topping
- In another mixing bowl, combine the flour, granulated sugar, brown sugar, oats, and salt.
- Add the diced cold butter and use your fingers or a pastry cutter to mix until the mixture resembles coarse crumbs.
Step 4: Assemble the Crisp
- Sprinkle the topping evenly over the plum mixture in the baking dish.
Step 5: Bake the Crisp
- Bake in the preheated oven for 40-45 minutes, or until the topping is golden brown and the plums are bubbling.
Step 6: Serve Warm
- Allow the crisp to cool for about 10 minutes before serving. Enjoy it warm with a scoop of vanilla ice cream or a dollop of whipped cream.