Quick post: Plum (or any fruit) and Oat Crisp

Lately, I’ve been asked for this recipe so often, I decided it may as well become its own short-and-sweet post, despite the lack of an interesting background story or nutritional link. Everyone has a favorite crisp recipe, and this is mine. I prefer it to even the most decadent crisp, crumble, or cobbler I’ve ever tried, truly, for its taste, versatility, and simplicity. The raw sugar adds a robustness, in my opinion, without the graininess it can lead to in certain recipes. I think whole wheat flour makes for a better topping, too. I’ve made it with apples, raisins and pears; rhubarb and strawberries; apricots; plums; and, my personal first pick (for the moment), peaches and blueberries. Sprinkling a little turbinado sugar over the top before reheating adds a sweet crunch. Thanks to my lovely friend and co-worker, Lisa,  for snapping a photo. I’ve made variations of this crisp at least five times this summer, and never took the opportunity!

Plum and Oat Crisp

• roughly 8 cups  sliced plums
• 1/2  to 3/4 cup raw sugar (I used a half cup with super ripe fruit)
• 1/2  teaspoon  ground cinnamon
• Cooking spray
• 1  cup  rolled oats
• 1/2  cup  packed brown sugar
• 3/4 cup  whole wheat flour
• 1/4  teaspoon  salt
• 1/4  cup  butter, melted (can eliminate and sprinkle topping with olive oil, too)

1. Combine fruit, sugar, and cinnamon in a large bowl; let stand 15 minutes.

2. Preheat oven to 400°.

3. Spoon fruit mixture into a 13 x 9-inch glass or ceramic baking dish coated with cooking spray.

4. Combine oats, flour, and salt in a bowl. Drizzle with butter, stirring until crumbly. Sprinkle oat mixture over fruit. Bake  30-40 minutes or until topping is lightly browned and fruit is bubbly. Serve warm.

4 Responses to “Quick post: Plum (or any fruit) and Oat Crisp”

1. kelly says:

   September 12, 2010 at 6:52 pm

   sounds great Wendy. Planned on making apple crisp for my in laws next week and will have to try this one!

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2. lisa smith says:

   September 12, 2010 at 8:45 pm

   Yeah! The picture worked and this recipe is the bomb! I have shared it with so many friends and I love how it is not too sweet and just right hot or cold. I’ve only made it with peaches and blueberries; will have to give plums a try next. Thanks again for sharing.

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3. Mary Nodine says:

   September 13, 2010 at 6:53 am

   YUM. Hey remember when you made that ridiculous peach thing for Gaby’s party? Well…I think it was peach. I just remember how good it was. And I think it had a crust that I want the recipe for.

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4. Kim says:

   September 20, 2010 at 8:52 pm

   I’ve copied it down and can’t wait to try it! Thanks Wendy!

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