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Prep Time: 15 Minutes Cook Time: 20 Minutes |
Ready In: 35 Minutes Servings: 6 |
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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:
3/4 cup old-fashioned oats |
1/3 cup king arthur unbleached all-purpose flour |
1/4 cup plus 2 tablespoons sugar, divided |
1/4 cup packed brown sugar |
1/4 teaspoon salt |
1/4 teaspoon ground cinnamon |
1/4 teaspoon ground nutmeg |
3 tablespoons butter, softened |
1/4 cup chopped walnuts |
5 cups sliced fresh plums (about 2 pounds) |
1 tablespoon quick-cooking tapioca |
2 teaspoons lemon juice |
Directions:
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.
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.
3. Bake at 375° for 40-45 minutes or until topping is golden brown and plums are tender. Serve warm. Yield: 8 servings.
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