PLUM CRUMBLE

 

 

You will melt for this dessert! It is best if served warm. You can add your favorite ice cream on top of it! Enjoy!

 

Preparation: 15 min; cooking time: 1 h 15 min.

Serving 4

 

1 tbsp. unsalted butter

2 lbs. fresh plums

2 tbsp. brown sugar

3 star anise pods

½ tsp. ginger

½ tsp. cinnamon

½ tsp. finely grated orange zest

½ tsp. pure vanilla extract

 

Crumble topping:

2 ¾ oz. unsalted butter

3 ½ oz. all-purpose flour

2 ½ oz. brown sugar

1 ¾ oz. almond powder

¾ oz. pine nuts, crushed into pieces

 

Wash thoroughly the plums, quarter them and remove the pits.

Melt the butter in a large pan on medium-high heat and add the plums. Add the sugar, spices, vanilla extract and orange zest. Combine all the ingredients. Reduce the heat to medium-low and cook 30 minutes, stirring often.

Strain the plums in a colander.

Preheat the oven to 350 F.

Preparation of the crumble:

Cut the butter in small pieces in a large bowl. Add all the ingredients of the crumble and combine with your fingers.

Butter a baking dish. Add the cooked plums and top with the crumble.

Bake 45 minutes or until golden brown.

Serve warm with vanilla ice cream.

 

Bon Appetit!