Best 10 Plum Crumble Pie Recipes

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Indulge in the delightful symphony of flavors with this delectable Plum Crumble Pie, a harmonious blend of sweet and tart that will tantalize your taste buds. This classic dessert combines a flaky, buttery crust with a luscious filling of juicy plums, enhanced by a crunchy oat crumble topping. Experience the burst of summer's bounty in every bite, as the plums' natural sweetness dances on your palate. This recipe offers two variations to cater to your preferences: a traditional version with a classic crumble topping and a modern twist featuring a streusel crumble for added texture and richness. Both variations promise an unforgettable dessert experience, perfect for sharing with loved ones or savoring as a special treat.

Here are our top 10 tried and tested recipes!

PLUM PIE WITH CRUMB TOPPING



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This beautiful plum pie is topped with a buttery crumble that goes perfectly with the sweet and tart filling. A perfect summer fruit pie!

Provided by Kara

Categories     Dessert: Pies and Crisps

Time 1h10m

Number Of Ingredients 11

1 9 inch pastry pie crust, unbaked
4 cups chopped plums
1/2 cup + 1 Tbsp granulated sugar
1/3 cup all purpose flour
1/4 tsp salt
1/4 tsp cinnamon
1/2 cup sugar
1/2 cup all purpose flour
1/4 tsp cinnamon
1/4 tsp nutmeg
1/4 cup butter, softened to room temperature

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 375 degrees.
  • For filling: Wash plums, cut them into bite sized pieces, and place them in a large bowl.
  • Add sugar, flour, salt, and cinnamon. Stir gently till plums are well coated. Spread into the unbaked pie shell.
  • For topping: In a small bowl, combine sugar, flour, cinnamon, nutmeg, and butter. Use a pastry blender, fork, or your hands to mix the ingredients together till crumbly. Sprinkle evenly over the filling.
  • Bake at 375 for about 50 minutes or until topping is golden brown and filling is bubbly.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 326 calories, Carbohydrate 49 grams carbohydrates, Cholesterol 21 milligrams cholesterol, Fat 14 grams fat, Fiber 2 grams fiber, Protein 4 grams protein, SaturatedFat 7 grams saturated fat, ServingSize 1, Sodium 245 milligrams sodium, Sugar 25 grams sugar, TransFat 0 grams trans fat, UnsaturatedFat 6 grams unsaturated fat

PLUM PIE



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This pie has a decorative and tasty streusel topping on it. If using apples in this pie be sure to add 1/4 teaspoon of ground mace in streusel topping. Substitutions: walnuts may be used instead of hazelnuts; few drops of lemon oil may be used instead of lemon zest; also apple or cherries can be used in place of plums.

Provided by MARBALET

Categories     Desserts     Pies     Fruit Pie Recipes

Time 1h30m

Yield 8

Number Of Ingredients 21

3 cups all-purpose flour
¾ cup white sugar
2 ½ teaspoons baking powder
⅛ teaspoon salt
⅔ cup butter
2 eggs
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
3 tablespoons milk
½ teaspoon lemon zest
½ cup all-purpose flour
¼ cup packed brown sugar
½ teaspoon ground cinnamon
¼ teaspoon salt
⅓ cup chopped hazelnuts
1 teaspoon lemon zest
3 tablespoons butter
5 cups plums, pitted and sliced
1 cup white sugar
¼ cup all-purpose flour
1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
½ teaspoon ground nutmeg

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 375 degrees F (190 degrees C).
  • To Make Crust: In a large bowl combine 3 cups flour, 3/4 cups white sugar, baking powder, and 1/8 teaspoon salt. Mix thoroughly, then cut in 2/3 cup butter or margarine with a pastry blender, until pieces are the size of small peas. Stir in eggs, vanilla extract, milk and lemon zest. Mix just until all ingredients are combined. Allow dough to rest in refrigerator.
  • To Make Streusel Topping: In a medium bowl mix 1/2 cup flour, brown sugar, 1/2 teaspoon cinnamon, 1/4 teaspoon salt, chopped nuts, and grated lemon zest. Work in butter or margarine with fingers until all ingredients are well combined. Set aside.
  • To Make Fruit Filling: Place pitted and sliced fruit in a large bowl. In a small bowl, mix remaining sugar, flour, cinnamon, and nutmeg until thoroughly combined. Pour over fruit and stir gently until all fruit is evenly coated.
  • Roll out pie crust and place in a 9 inch pie pan. Trim and flute edges, then pour in fruit filling. Evenly cover fruit with streusel topping and bake in preheated oven for 45 to 55 minutes. Serve warm, or at room temperature.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 685.3 calories, Carbohydrate 109.1 g, Cholesterol 99.1 mg, Fat 24.9 g, Fiber 3.8 g, Protein 9.5 g, SaturatedFat 13.3 g, Sodium 424.1 mg, Sugar 61.5 g

PLUM CRUMBLE



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Provided by Martha Stewart

Categories     Food & Cooking     Dessert & Treats Recipes     Pie & Tarts Recipes

Number Of Ingredients 12

1 1/4 cups plus 2 tablespoons sugar
1/4 teaspoon salt
1 1/4 cups all-purpose flour
1/2 cup chilled (1 stick) unsalted butter, cut into small pieces
3/4 teaspoon ground cinnamon
1/4 teaspoon baking powder
2 large eggs
1/2 cup heavy cream
1/2 teaspoon almond extract
1/2 teaspoon pure vanilla extract
1 1/2 pounds dark plums (about 6), pitted and cut into eighths
Whipped cream, for serving (optional)

Steps:

  • Preheat the oven to 375 degrees. In a medium bowl, whisk together 1 cup sugar, salt, and flour. Using a pastry blender, cut in the butter until the mixture resembles coarse meal. Set aside half the mixture. Add the cinnamon, baking powder, and 1 egg to the other half. Mix until well blended. Press into the bottom of a 9-inch shallow baking dish. Bake until firm and golden brown, about 15 minutes.
  • While the pastry is baking, whisk together 1/4 cup sugar, the remaining egg, the cream, and the almond and vanilla extracts in a small bowl; set aside.
  • Remove the pastry from the oven, and top with plum slices. Pour the cream mixture over the plums, and sprinkle with reserved butter-flour mixture. Sprinkle with the remaining 2 tablespoons sugar, and bake until topping is golden brown and the plums are tender, 20 to 30 minutes. Serve warm or at room temperature with whipped cream.

PLUM CRUMB PIE



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When making the pate brisee for this pie, form one large disk instead of two.

Provided by Martha Stewart

Categories     Food & Cooking     Dessert & Treats Recipes     Pie & Tarts Recipes

Yield Makes one 9-inch pie

Number Of Ingredients 6

5 tablespoons all-purpose flour, plus more for dusting
Pate Brisee for Plum Crumb Pie
6 black or red plums (2 pounds total), pitted and quartered
1/4 cup sugar, plus more for sprinkling
1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
1 cup Crumb Topping for Plum Crumb Pie

Steps:

  • Heat oven to 425 degrees. Have ready a 9-by-1 3/4-inch round tart ring set on a parchment-lined baking sheet. On a lightly floured surface, roll out dough to a 1/8-inch thickness. Trim to a 15-inch circle, and fit into tart ring, leaving excess dough overhanging.
  • Combine plums, sugar, flour, and cinnamon in a large bowl; toss to coat.
  • Place plum mixture in shell. Fold excess pastry over plums, leaving center open. Sprinkle crumb topping over exposed plums. Transfer baking sheet to refrigerator; chill until firm, about 30 minutes.
  • Bake until crust begins to brown, about 20 minutes. Reduce heat to 375 degrees. bake until crust has browned and fruit is bubbling, about 1 hour. Transfer to a wire rack to cool, 25 minutes. Remove tart ring, and serve warm or at room temperature.

PATE BRISEE FOR PLUM CRUMB PIE



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Use this pate brisee for pie crusts with many of our favorite desserts, such as our Plum Crumb Pie.

Provided by Martha Stewart

Categories     Food & Cooking     Dessert & Treats Recipes     Pie & Tarts Recipes

Yield Makes 2 eight-to-ten-inch tarts or single-crust pies

Number Of Ingredients 4

2 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
1 teaspoon salt
1 teaspoon sugar
1 cup (2 sticks) cold unsalted butter, cut into small pieces

Steps:

  • Put flour, salt, and sugar in bowl of a food processor, and pulse to combine. Add butter, and process for about 10 seconds, or just until the mixture resembles coarse meal.
  • Add ice water, tablespoon by tablespoon (1/4 to 1/2 cup), through the feed tube with machine running, just until the dough holds together without being wet or sticky; do not process more than 30 seconds. Test the dough at this point by squeezing a small amount together. If it is crumbly, add a bit more water.
  • Divide dough in half, and wrap each half in plastic wrap, using a rolling pin to flatten into a disk. Chill until needed. Wrapped in plastic, dough can be frozen for several weeks before using.

PLUM CHUTNEY CRUMB PIE



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If you've never made chutney, you might think it to be one of those long-simmering, involved recipes that take the better part of a day. Really, making chutney is no harder than making applesauce. All you do is cook down the fruit with spices, herbs, sugar and, very important, a little vinegar to accentuate the tang, and you're done. The intriguing flavor comes from the combination of ingredients, not from a complicated technique.

Provided by Melissa Clark

Categories     dessert

Time 2h

Yield One 9-inch pie

Number Of Ingredients 23

170 grams all-purpose flour (about 1 1/4 cups), more as needed for rolling out dough
1 gram fine sea salt (about 1/4 teaspoon)
10 tablespoons unsalted butter, preferably a high-fat, European-style butter, chilled and cut into 1/2-inch pieces
2 tablespoons cider vinegar
70 grams light brown sugar (about 1/3 cup)
1 star anise pod
1 cinnamon stick (2 inches long)
1 small sprig fresh rosemary
1 teaspoon grated fresh ginger root
1 gram black pepper (about 1/2 teaspoon)
2 grams ground cardamom (about 1/2 teaspoon)
1 gram fine sea salt (about 1/4 teaspoon)
3 pounds ripe plums, pitted and sliced (about 6 cups)
100 grams granulated sugar (about 1/2 cup), more to taste
1 teaspoon freshly grated orange zest
25 grams instant tapioca (about 2 tablespoons)
90 grams all-purpose flour (about 3/4 cup)
100 grams dark brown sugar (about 1/2 cup)
5 grams cinnamon (about 1 teaspoon)
Pinch ground cloves
1 gram fine sea salt (about 1/4 teaspoon)
5 tablespoons unsalted butter, cut into pieces
Vanilla ice cream, for serving (optional)

Steps:

  • Make the crust: In a food processor, briefly pulse together flour and salt. Add butter and pulse until mixture forms chickpea-size pieces (3 to 5 one-second pulses). Add ice water 1 tablespoon at a time, up to 6 tablespoons, pulsing occasionally until mixture is just moist enough to hold together. Form dough into a ball, wrap with plastic and flatten into a disk. Refrigerate at least 1 hour.
  • Make the chutney: In a medium saucepan over medium heat, bring vinegar, 2 tablespoons water, brown sugar, star anise, cinnamon stick, rosemary sprig, ginger root, pepper, cardamom and salt to a simmer, stirring to help dissolve sugar. Add a third of the plums and let mixture simmer until thickened, stirring frequently, 20 to 30 minutes. Let cool, then discard star anise, cinnamon stick and rosemary.
  • Meanwhile, toss remaining plums, granulated sugar, orange zest and tapioca in a bowl and let sit for 20 minutes. (If your plums are tart, add more sugar to taste.)
  • Lightly flour a work surface and rolling pin. Gently roll out dough to fit a 9-inch pie pan, dusting with flour if dough is sticking. Fold dough in half and transfer to pie pan. Carefully press crust into pan and crimp edges. Return pie to refrigerator for 20 minutes. While crust chills, heat oven to 400 degrees.
  • Gently press foil into pie crust and fill with pie weights or dried beans. Transfer to oven and bake for 18 minutes. Remove the foil and pie weights and bake for another 5 to 10 minutes, or until crust is a light golden brown. Transfer to a rack to cool slightly.
  • Meanwhile, prepare the crumb topping: In a small bowl, combine flour, brown sugar, cinnamon, cloves and salt. Using your hands, work in butter until the dry ingredients are completely incorporated into butter and large, marble-size clumps form when pinched. Let sit in refrigerator while assembling pie.
  • Mix chutney into uncooked plums. Pour filling into crust and cover with crumb topping. Turn oven down to 350 degrees and place pie on a baking sheet on middle rack in oven. Bake pie for 1 to 1 1/2 hours or until fruit is bubbling and top is golden brown. Serve warm or at room temperature, with vanilla ice cream if you like.

BOTTOM CRUST PLUM PIE



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Provided by Martha Stewart

Categories     Food & Cooking     Dessert & Treats Recipes     Pie & Tarts Recipes

Yield Makes 1 nine-inch pie

Number Of Ingredients 10

1/3 cup all-purpose flour, plus more for dusting
1/2 recipe Pate Brisee (Pie Dough)
2 1/2 pounds plums, washed, pitted and quartered
1/2 cup granulated sugar, plus more for sprinkling
1/4 teaspoon freshly grated nutmeg
Juice of 1/2 lemon
2 tablespoons cold unsalted butter, cut into small pieces
2 tablespoons heavy cream
Confectioners' sugar, for dusting
Creme fraiche, for serving

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 400 degrees. On a lightly floured surface, roll dough into a 14-inch round that is 1/8 inch thick. Fit the dough into a 9-inch pie plate. Transfer to refrigerator to chill for 30 minutes.
  • In a large bowl, combine plums, sugar, flour, nutmeg, and lemon juice. Toss to combine. Mound plums in the lined pie plate. Dot with butter, and fold the pastry up over the fruit. Transfer to refrigerator to chill for 30 minutes.
  • Brush the pastry with cream, and sprinkle with granulated sugar. Bake until the plums are tender, the juices in the center of the pie are bubbling, and the pastry is golden brown, about 40 minutes. Let cool slightly before dusting with confectioners' sugar for serving.

PLUM CRUMBLE PIE



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I made this pie from Food and Drink magazine last week to use up some prune plums I had bought. We just loved it. A friend gave me some more prune plums from her tree so I am making another one!

Provided by Irmgard

Categories     Pie

Time 1h5m

Yield 6 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 12

1 (9 inch) pie shells, unbaked
1/2 cup granulated sugar
3 tablespoons tapioca flour
1/4 teaspoon ground cinnamon
1/4 teaspoon ground ginger
1/4 teaspoon ground cardamom (optional)
4 cups Italian plums, pitted and cut into quarters
1/4 cup plum jam
3/4 cup all-purpose flour
3 tablespoons brown sugar
1 pinch ground cinnamon
1/3 cup unsalted butter, cut into pieces

Steps:

  • Preheat the oven to 450 degrees F.
  • Place the granulated sugar, tapioca flour, cinnamon, ginger, cardamon and plums in a large bowl and toss together.
  • Stir in the jam.
  • Spoon the filling and any juices into the unbaked pie shell.
  • Place the pie plate on a baking sheet to catch any juices.
  • Combine the all-purpose flour, brown sugar and cinnamon in a large bowl.
  • Cut in the butter and work with your fingers until you have both small and large pieces.
  • Sprinkle the crumble over the plums.
  • Bake for 15 minutes or until the pastry edge looks cooked.
  • Reduce the heat to 375 degrees F and bake for another 30 to 35 minutes or until the juices are bubbling and the topping is brown.

PURPLE PLUM PIE



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I can never resist a tart, tempting slice of this beautiful plum pie. It's a down-home dessert that makes any meal special. This pie is a terrific way to put bountiful summer plums to use. -Michelle Beran, Claflin, Kansas

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Desserts

Time 1h10m

Yield 8 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 13

4 cups sliced fresh plums (about 1-1/2 pounds)
1 tablespoon lemon juice
1/2 cup sugar
1/4 cup all-purpose flour
1/4 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon ground cinnamon
1 frozen deep-dish pie crust (9 inches)
TOPPING:
1/2 cup sugar
1/2 cup all-purpose flour
1/4 teaspoon ground cinnamon
1/4 teaspoon ground nutmeg
3 tablespoons cold butter

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 375°. In a large bowl, sprinkle plums with lemon juice. Combine sugar, flour, salt and cinnamon. Add to plums; toss gently to coat. Pour into pie shell. , For topping, in a small bowl, combine sugar, flour, cinnamon and nutmeg; cut in butter until crumbly. Sprinkle over filling. , Bake until filling is bubbly, 50-60 minutes. Cover edge loosely with foil during the last 20 minutes if needed to prevent overbrowning. Cool on a wire rack.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 307 calories, Fat 10g fat (4g saturated fat), Cholesterol 11mg cholesterol, Sodium 189mg sodium, Carbohydrate 55g carbohydrate (33g sugars, Fiber 2g fiber), Protein 3g protein.

PLUM GRAHAM CRACKER CRUMBLE



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As plums bake, their tartness mellows and their juices jelly - just a couple reasons why they do so well in pies, cobblers and this crumble, which is essentially an upside-down graham cracker-crusted pie. If you don't have graham crackers on hand, vanilla wafers will work nicely too, but you'll need to cook a little longer. Be sure to press the graham crackers into a single layer instead of scattering clumps of it over the plums; doing so creates a sturdy but delicate topping that won't drown in a sea of plum juice. Keep this plum crumble simple, or add extra spices like ground ginger, cinnamon or nutmeg.

Provided by Jerrelle Guy

Categories     pies and tarts, dessert

Time 40m

Yield 6 servings

Number Of Ingredients 7

1 pound/450 grams black plums (about 4 large plums), pitted and chopped into 1/2-inch pieces (about 2 1/2 cups)
5 tablespoons/55 grams packed brown sugar
1/4 cup/35 grams plus 1 tablespoon all-purpose flour
1/2 teaspoon kosher salt
1 sleeve (9 sheets)/145 grams graham crackers, crushed into fine crumbs using a food processor or in a resealable bag using a rolling pin
6 tablespoons/85 grams unsalted butter (3/4 stick), melted
1 teaspoon vanilla extract

Steps:

  • Heat the oven to 350 degrees. To an 8-inch square (or round) baking dish, add the plums, 3 tablespoons brown sugar, 1 tablespoon flour and 1/4 teaspoon salt. Toss everything together to coat and set aside.
  • In a medium mixing bowl, combine the graham cracker crumbs with the remaining 1/4 cup flour, 2 tablespoons brown sugar and 1/4 teaspoon salt.
  • In a small bowl, combine the butter and vanilla. Using a spoon, mix it into the graham cracker mixture until the crumbs are evenly moist, then spread it over the plums, pressing down with your palms to create an even, compact layer.
  • Bake about 30 minutes or until the crust is golden brown and hardened and plum juice is bubbling up along the edges of the pan. Remove from the oven and let cool for at least 5 minutes. Serve warm or at room temperature.

Tips:

  • To create a delicious and flavorful crumble topping, use a combination of oats, flour, butter, and sugar. You can also add spices like cinnamon or nutmeg for extra flavor.
  • When selecting plums for your pie, choose ripe and flavorful fruit. Look for plums that are deep in color and slightly soft to the touch.
  • To prevent the plums from releasing too much juice during baking, toss them with a mixture of sugar and cornstarch before adding them to the pie crust.
  • If you don't have a pie crust on hand, you can use a pre-made puff pastry sheet or even a refrigerated biscuit dough.
  • To achieve a golden brown and crispy crumble topping, bake the pie at a high temperature for the first 15-20 minutes, then reduce the heat and continue baking until the filling is bubbling and the crust is cooked through.

Conclusion:

With its sweet and tangy filling, buttery crumble topping, and flaky crust, this plum crumble pie is a delightful dessert that is perfect for any occasion. Whether you're serving it to family and friends or enjoying it as a special treat, this pie is sure to be a hit. So gather your ingredients, preheat your oven, and get ready to indulge in a slice of this delectable plum crumble pie!

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