Plum-Berry Crumble

It's chilly out! Today reminded me of why fall is my favorite season. It's time to dust off all my soup, cobbler and one pot dish recipes. Ah, the beautiful rainbow of leaves, crisp breeze, tall boots and warm apple cider. What a great day!

I thought I would share a cobbler recipe. Make it for someone you love.



Plum-Berry Crumble


For the fruits:
4 plums, pitted and chopped into small cubes (about one cup diced)
1 cup frozen mixed berries(raspberries, blackberries and blueberries)
1/4 cup sugar
zest of one lemon
2 tbsp fresh lemon juice
1 tsp port
2 tbsp cornstarch

Crumble topping:
6 tablespoons butter, cold
1/2 cup dark brown sugar
1/3 cup flour
1 teaspoon ground cardamom
1/2 cup chopped pecans (optional)

Note: Confectioner sugar for dusting and vanilla ice cream to accompany.

Preheat your oven to 350F.

In a large mixing bowl, combine the fruits and the rest of the ingredients. Toss well.

Divide between 4 ramequins(or an 8 inch square baking dish) and place them on a baking sheet.*Fruits are may release their juice and a spill.

Set them aside while your prepare the topping.

In a bowl, combine the sugar, flour, cardamom and pecans if using.

Add the butter cut in small pieces and mix with your fingers until you get a mixture that ressembles coarse crumbs.

Divide the topping evenly among the 4 dishes. Bake for 25-30 minutes or until the topping is golden brown. (May bake an additional 7-9 minutes if making in one pan.)

Dust with confectioner sugar and serve with heaping spoon of your favorite vanilla ice cream! I love Bluebell with this recipe =)