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This Vegan Plum Crisp is a sweet and tarty treat topped with a cinnamon oat streusel baked to a golden crisp! It is a healthy and lightly spiced recipe that is high in fiber and protein making it a great breakfast snack or any-time-of-the-day dessert option. The sweet, juicy plums are nestled beneath a delicious oat streusel, resulting in a dish that is has a perfect symmetry of flavors and texture in each bite!
The Ingredients
This plum crisp recipe is so easy to make requiring only need a few ingredients. It is a one-pan dish, where you dump the fruits in and layer it with the topping mixture and let the heat do the rest.
How to Make Vegan Plum Crisp
Step 1: Preheat the oven to 350F. Also, grease the 8×8 dishpan to be used as soon as the fruit and mixture are ready. On the baking dish, put the chopped plums and mix ¼ cup of brown sugar.
Step 2: Time to combine flour, oats, salt, allspice, cinnamon, vanilla, and melted butter in a bowl. Mix them all together until well combined.
Step 3: Scoop the oat mixture on top of the plums and spread evenly. I like to sprinkle a little brown sugar on top to have that caramelized flavor. Lastly, place in the oven for about 40 minutes.
FAQs for Vegan Plum Crisp
Stone fruits, which range from cherries (check out this easy cherry pie) to peaches to plums, are among the sweetest, juiciest, and finest tree-grown fruits on the planet. I find plums to be underrated and are most likely reserved for jam-making only. But, they are inexpensive, nutritious, and bring vibrant taste and color to any dish, including a sweet crisp.
Plums boast a wide range of health benefits. They are high in vitamins and minerals, as well as fiber and antioxidants. These may help lower your risk of developing a variety of chronic conditions. Plums can be eaten fresh or dried. Moreso, dried plums, often known as prunes, are believed to help with several health conditions, including constipation and osteoporosis.
If you are still in the dark about the difference between a crisp and a crumble, here’s a quick rundown. A crumble has a streusel crumb topping typically made with a combination of butter, flour, and sugar, with the addition of nuts if desired. A crisp, on the other hand, is similar to a crumble, except the streusel topping usually contains oats and is lighter. During baking, the oats will crisp up, which contrasts nicely with the juicy fruit underneath. Try out this vegan apricot crisp, easy blackberry crumble, apple blueberry crumble, and easy strawberry crumble.
Enjoy it “a la mode” by placing a dollop of vegan vanilla ice cream or this (banana ice cream) on top to make it into a summer delectable treat! I love how the cool ice cream and warm plum filling feel like a party in my mouth. It’s an explosion of flavors and texture that you won’t be able to resist! You can also top it with vegan yogurt (like this yogurt parfait) if you prefer to add a touch of refreshing tanginess.
Variations and Add-ons
- One thing that I like about this recipe is its flexibility. The plums can actually be substituted with other rustic fruits like blackberries, peaches, apricots, or raspberries. You can be creative and have fun with it. Feel free to do a combo too! It is so versatile that it can adapt to whatever fruits are in season.
- As an alternative to all-purpose flour, coconut flour can be used. However, the juicier the plums, the more coconut flour is needed.
- Add your favorite nuts in there. Almonds, cashews, or pistachios will work. You can even add on this vegan date caramel sauce on top for extra goodness!
How to Store Vegan Plum Crisp
- Crisps and crumbles desserts are best eaten right away. As it cools down the moisture and liquids from the fruit can cause the dessert to become soggy especially if left out too long. A great way to preserve its crunch is to allow it to cool to room temperature. Wrap it with a paper towel, and then place it in an airtight container. The paper towel absorbs any extra condensation that could otherwise make the crisp soggy.
- Place it in the refrigerator and can last up to 3 days.
- To reheat, bake the plum crisp at 350 degrees for about 15 minutes. You may also reheat the plum crisp in the microwave for around 40 seconds for each serving.
Other Vegan Crisps and Crumbles to Consider….
Vegan Desserts
Vegan Apricot Crisp
Vegan Desserts
Apple Cranberry Crisp
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Vegan Desserts
Easy Pear Crisp [Vegan Pear Crumble]
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Easy Strawberry Crumble
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Vegan Plum Crisp
Ingredients
- 15 ripe plums, pitted and chopped
- ¾ cup of brown sugar, plus more for sprinkling on top
- ½ cup of all-purpose flour
- ½ cup of quick oats
- ½ teaspoon of salt
- ½ teaspoon of allspice
- ¼ teaspoon of cinnamon
- 1 teaspoon of vanilla extract
- ½ cup melted vegan butter
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F and grease a baking 8×8 dish.
- Place the chopped plums in the prepared baking dish and mix in ¼ of the brown sugar.
- In a separate bowl, combine the flour, oats, salt, allspice, cinnamon, vanilla, and melted butter. Mix until well-combined.
- Spoon the oat mixture onto the plums and spread evenly. Sprinkle with more brown sugar (optional).
- Place in the oven and bake for 40 minutes.
Notes
- If you have tart plums, feel free to use 1 cup of sugar instead of ¾ cup. If you have really sweet plums, feel free to go down to ½ a cup.
- Tastes great with vegan vanilla ice cream.
- This dish is best served fresh but can be stored in an airtight container in the refrigerator for 3 days.
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I’m confused as to what you do with the remaining 3/4 of the brown sugar?
In step 2 you say mix 1/4 of the brown sugar with the plums, but what happens with the rest? Step 4 “sprinkle with more brown sugar (optional” is that where the rest of it goes?