Taste of Home
Plum Crisp with Crunchy Oat Topping
TOTAL TIME: Prep: 25 min. + standing Bake: 40 min.
YIELD: 8 servings.
Made with fresh plums and a crunchy oat topping, this crisp is a lighter alternative to classic fruit pie. It goes over well with the women in my church group.—Deidre Kobel, Boulder, Colorado
Ingredients
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3/4 cup old-fashioned oats
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1/3 cup all-purpose flour
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1/4 cup plus 2 tablespoons sugar, divided
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1/4 cup packed brown sugar
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1/4 teaspoon salt
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1/4 teaspoon ground cinnamon
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1/4 teaspoon ground nutmeg
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3 tablespoons butter, softened
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1/4 cup chopped walnuts
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5 cups sliced fresh plums (about 2 pounds)
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1 tablespoon quick-cooking tapioca
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2 teaspoons lemon juice
Directions
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1.
In a small bowl, combine the oats, flour, 1/4 cup sugar, brown sugar, salt, cinnamon and nutmeg. With clean hands, work butter into sugar mixture until well combined. Add nuts; toss to combine. Refrigerate for 15 minutes.
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2.
Meanwhile, in a large bowl, combine the plums, tapioca, lemon juice and remaining sugar. Transfer to a greased 9-in. pie plate. Let stand for 15 minutes. Sprinkle topping over plum mixture.
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3.
Bake at 375° until topping is golden brown and plums are tender, 40-45 minutes. Serve warm.
Nutrition Facts
1 serving: 233 calories, 8g fat (3g saturated fat), 11mg cholesterol, 107mg sodium, 40g carbohydrate (27g sugars, 3g fiber), 3g protein.
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