Now the beginning of Autumn has arrived and the abundance of the amazing Autumn juicy fruits are in season, here’s a delicious
plum crumble recipe by Mary Berry, a simply perfect pudding to make for all your family and friends to enjoy !
Serves 6
For The Filling
900g (2lb) plums, cut in half and stones removed
225g (8oz) granulated sugar
For The Crumble Topping
175g (6oz) plain flour
75g (3oz) cold butter, cubed
50g (2oz) demerara sugar
1. You will need a 2 litre (3 1/2 pint) wide-based, shallow ovenproof dish. Preheat the oven to 200*C/180*C fan/ gas 6.
2. Put the plum halves and granulated sugar into the dish and toss together.
3. Measure the flour and butter into a food processor and whiz until the mixture resembles breadcrumbs. Stir in the demerara sugar
and sprinkle the mixture evenly over the plums, levelling the top.
4. Place on a baking tray and bake in the oven for about 30-40 minutes or until a pale golden brown on top and bubbling around the edges.
Serve with custard, fresh cream or creme fraiche.