How to make a Plum and Peach Baked Crumble

A delicious winter warmer, this rustic Plum and Peach Baked Crumble with warm Cinnamon and Juicy Raisins is the perfect Tummy filler. Serve alone or enjoy with Custard or Ice-cream…heaven!

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Crumble Hogs

As you can see, my Plum and Peach Baked Crumble is half gone! This was not by design! This was not a styling decision! I had simply popped out, leaving it to cool on the Kitchen side…this is what I came back too, my family clearly couldn’t wait! Each one of them denied eating it, none of them have yet owned up to it…I have my suspicions! The cheeky smirk on their faces is a dead giveaway! I strongly Suspect my Husband and the Littlest one Leo. Both of which are Crumble hogs, I should have known better!

Clearly we have established the deliciousness of this Plum and Peach Baked Crumble! But what makes Crumbles so universally loved and why are they a family favourite in the UK?

What’s in a Crumble?

Its hard to top a Crumble, at least in a Brits eyes! Us English folk do love a good old Crumble! They basically consist of warm spiced, stewed fruit topped with a sweet crisp and textured Crumb. The meeting of these 2 elements is heavenly!

When did it all begin?

It all began in England during World War II, with the most Popular of Crumbles, the Apple Crumble. During Rationing, the Crumble was born from the need to find a more affordable alternative to Apple Pie. People could not afford to use precious rations on a pie, but they could spare the minimal ingredients to create a Crumble. In 1924 the first Apple Crumble Recipe was published, and so began the popularity of the dish. Since then, Variations of the first Classic Recipe have evolved, introducing new flavours and combinations, making the Crumble a worldwide sensation! Thanks in part to its use of readily available Ingredients and the Affordability of the desert.

Why I Love This Plum and Peach Baked Crumble

• Easy- Simple step by step recipe perfect for beginner bakers. Simplified- you are just tossing fruit in sugar, topping with crumble and Baking!
• Prepare before time- Simply add the fruit and crumble topping to a dish and pop it in the fridge until your ready to bake it
• Gift it- A lovely delicious dish to take to neighbours, family and friends
• Freezes well- I like to bake crumbles in foil tubs, then freeze for later on.

How to make Plum and Peach Baked Crumble

(As always the full recipe and Video can be found at the end of the post on the recipe card. This section is just a Summary)

For the filling

• Plums
• Peach slices in Syrup
• 1 Large Handful of Raisins
• Demerara Sugar
• Cinnamon
• Semolina

For the Topping

• Plain Flour
• Cubed Cold Unsalted Butter
• Granulated Sugar
• Salt
• Demerara Sugar

Instructions

• Preheat the oven to 190°c
• Slice the plums and remove the pits, place the slices in a large mixing bowl
• Drain the syrup from the peach slices, add the slices to the mixing bowl
• Add a large handful of raisins to the mixing bowl
• Add the Demerara Sugar and stir
• Add the Cinnamon, Stir
• Add the Semolina and Stir again. Set aside while you make the crumble topping

• In a Separate bowl add all the Topping ingredients except the Demerara sugar
• Rub all the ingredients with the tips of your fingers until it resembles bread crumbs (alternatively use a food processor and whizz!)
• Place the fruit mixture in an oven dish or Skillet, sprinkle the Crumble mix on top. Sprinkle with Demerara sugar and bake for 45-50 minutes, until the top in golden brown and the filling is bubbling.

What you’ll need for this Peach and Plum Baked Crumble

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Mixing Bowl

Wooden Spoon

Skillet or Baking Dish

Digital Scales

Food Processor (optional, but definitely easier!)

How to store Plum and Peach Baked Crumble

Plum and Peach Baked Crumble will keep for 4-5 days in the fridge. To warm it, pop one portion on a plate and Microwave for 1 minute. To freeze place individual portions in freezer bags for up to 3 months. Thaw at room Temperature and warm in the Microwave.

Serving Suggestions

Serve with warm Custard, Ice-cream, Whipped Squirty Cream or whizz up a batch of Whipped Double Cream!

Looking for More Plum and Peach Recipes?

Plum Tarte Tatin

Peach Upside down Cake

Healthy Plum Porridge

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