Apple Plum Crisp
Red plums provide a colourful and flavourful accent to traditional apple crisp.
TIP: triple the topping recipe, and freeze two portions for quick crisps later.
 


Apple Plum Crisp
Topping:
¾ cup rolled oats (not instant) 175 mL
¾ cup all-purpose flour 175 mL
¾ cup packed brown sugar 175 mL
½ tsp cinnamon 2 mL
½ cup butter 125 mL
Apple/Plum Mixture:
4 large Ontario apples , peeled and sliced (such as Empire, Cortland, Crispin, Golden Delicious, McIntosh, Northern Spy) 4
2 cups sliced pitted red plums 500 mL
1/3 cup brown sugar 75 mL
2 tbsp all-purpose flour 30 mL
½ tsp nutmeg 2 mL

Prepare topping: In large bowl, combine rolled oats, flour, brown sugar and cinnamon. With pastry blender cut in butter until crumbly.

Prepare apple/plum mixture: In large bowl combine apples and plums. In small bowl combine brown sugar, flour and nutmeg; toss with apples and plums. Place apple/plum mixture in 12 cup (3 L) casserole.

Sprinkle topping over fruit mixture.

Bake in a 375 ° F (190 ° C) oven for 30 to 35 minutes or until apples are tender and crumble is golden brown.

Makes 6 servings.