Hairy Bikers Plum Crumble With Oats​ Recipe

This cozy Hairy Bikers Plum Crumble With Oats is made with sweet, juicy plums baked with a hint of cinnamon, all under a buttery, crunchy topping of flour, demerara sugar, and rolled oats. This recipe creates the ultimate comfort food dessert, with a perfectly tangy fruit base and a satisfyingly crisp topping. It’s a wonderful dish for a family dinner, especially during late summer when plums are in season, and serves 6 people.

Hairy Bikers Plum Crumble With Oats Ingredients

For the Plum Filling:

• 6 large plums, halved and stoned
• 50g (about 1/4 cup) light brown soft or caster sugar
• 1 tsp ground cinnamon
• Finely grated zest of 1 lemon
• 5 tbsp water

For the Oat Crumble Topping:

• 175g (about 1 1/2 cups) plain flour
• 125g (about 1/2 cup) unsalted butter, chilled and cut into cubes
• 50g (about 1/2 cup) rolled oats
• 75g (about 1/3 cup) demerara sugar

How To Make Hairy Bikers Plum Crumble With Oats

1. Prepare the oven and fruit: Preheat your oven to 200°C (180°C fan) / 400°F / Gas Mark 6. Roughly chop the halved plums and place them into a large pan.
2. Cook the filling: Add the light brown sugar, cinnamon, lemon zest, and 5 tablespoons of water to the pan with the plums. Cover the pan and heat it gently for about 5 minutes, until the plums are just beginning to soften.
3. Transfer the fruit: Empty the warm fruit mixture into a shallow, ovenproof serving dish (approximately 1.5-liter capacity).
4. Make the crumble topping: Put the plain flour into a large mixing bowl. Add the chilled, cubed butter. Using your fingertips, rub the butter into the flour until the mixture resembles coarse breadcrumbs.
5. Add oats and sugar: Stir the rolled oats and demerara sugar into the flour and butter mixture until everything is evenly combined.
6. Assemble the crumble: Scatter the oat topping evenly over the fruit mixture in the dish.
7. Bake until golden: Place the dish in the preheated oven and bake for 20-25 minutes, or until the topping is golden brown and the fruit filling is bubbling up around the edges.
8. Rest before serving: Let the crumble stand for 5-10 minutes after baking before you serve it.

Recipe Tips

• Use Cold Butter: For the best crumble texture, your butter must be cold. This creates little pockets of butter that melt during baking, resulting in a light, crisp topping rather than a heavy, dense one.
• Don’t Overwork the Topping: When rubbing the butter into the flour, stop as soon as it resembles breadcrumbs. If you mix it too much, the butter will warm up and the topping can become tough and pasty.
• Let It Rest: Allowing the crumble to rest for a few minutes before serving is important. This lets the incredibly hot, molten fruit filling cool down just enough to set slightly, making it easier to spoon out.
• Choose Ripe Plums: For the most delicious flavor, use plums that are ripe and juicy. They will have a natural sweetness that balances their tartness. If your plums are a bit firm, they may need an extra minute or two of cooking in the pan.

What To Serve Plum Crumble With Oats

This classic plum crumble is the epitome of comfort food and is best served warm from the oven. The most traditional and beloved pairing is a generous amount of hot, creamy custard. It is also exceptionally delicious with a scoop of vanilla bean ice cream, which slowly melts into the warm, tangy fruit, or a simple dollop of thick double cream or clotted cream for a rich finish.

How To Store Plum Crumble With Oats Leftovers

• Refrigerate: Store any leftover plum crumble covered in the refrigerator for up to 3 days. Be aware that the crumble topping will soften over time as it absorbs moisture from the fruit.
• To Reheat: For the best results, reheat the crumble in an oven preheated to 180°C (350°F) for 15-20 minutes. This will warm the fruit through and help to re-crisp the oaty topping.

Hairy Bikers Plum Crumble With Oats Nutrition Facts

• Serving Size: 1/6th of the crumble
• Calories: 422 kcal
• Total Fat: 19g
• Saturated Fat: 11g
• Total Carbohydrate: 61g
• Sugars: 33g
• Protein: 5g
• Fibre: 5g

Frequently Asked Questions

• Can I use different fruit in this crumble? Yes, this oat crumble topping is very versatile. It works wonderfully with apples (especially Bramley apples), pears, blackberries, or a mixture of different berries. You may need to adjust the sugar in the filling depending on the sweetness of the fruit you choose.
• My crumble topping is not crispy, what went wrong? A soggy topping can happen if the fruit filling is too watery or if the butter was too warm when you made the topping. Ensure your butter is well-chilled and that you don’t over-cook the fruit in the initial step. Reheating leftovers in the oven is the best way to bring back some of the crispness.
• Can I prepare this plum crumble ahead of time? Absolutely. You can fully assemble the crumble, cover it, and keep it in the refrigerator for up to 24 hours before you need to bake it. You may need to add a few extra minutes to the baking time if cooking from chilled.

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Hairy Bikers Plum Crumble With Oats​

Author: Alex Saidani Cooking Method:Baking Cuisine:British Courses:Hairy Bikers Desserts & Bakes

Difficulty:BeginnerPrep time: 15 minutesCook time: 25 minutesRest time: minutesTotal time: 40 minutesCooking Temp: CServings:4 servingsEstimated Cost: $Calories:422 kcal Best Season:Summer

Description

The classic Hairy Bikers Plum Crumble with Oats is the ultimate comfort food dessert. This easy recipe features juicy, tangy plums cooked with a hint of cinnamon and lemon, all buried under a generous, crunchy topping made with rolled oats and demerara sugar for the perfect texture.

Ingredients

For the Plum Filling:

• 6 large plums, halved, stoned, and chopped
  
• 50g light brown or caster sugar
  
• 1 tsp ground cinnamon
  
• Zest of 1 lemon
  
• 5 tbsp water

For the Oat Crumble Topping:

• 175g plain flour
  
• 125g unsalted butter, chilled and cubed
  
• 50g rolled oats
  
• 75g demerara sugar

Instructions

1. Prep the oven: Preheat oven to 200°C (180°C fan) / 400°F / Gas Mark 6.
   
2. Cook the fruit: Gently heat the chopped plums, sugar, cinnamon, lemon zest, and water in a pan for 5 minutes until the fruit just starts to soften. Transfer to an ovenproof dish.
   
3. Make the topping: In a bowl, rub the cold, cubed butter into the flour with your fingertips until it looks like breadcrumbs. Stir in the rolled oats and demerara sugar.
   
4. Assemble and bake: Scatter the oat topping evenly over the fruit. Bake for 20-25 minutes until the top is golden and the fruit filling is bubbling.
   
5. Rest and serve: Let the crumble stand for 5-10 minutes before serving warm with custard, cream, or ice cream.