What is crumb topping made of?

An easy crumb topping, of course! It's so quick to make, and is really more of a ratio than a recipe—a combination of butter, light brown and granulated sugar, flour, and a touch of cinnamon . And it's as simple as mixing the ingredients—first the dry ingredients, then rubbing in the butter. That's it!

How do you reheat plum crumble?

If you are reheating it in the oven, allow it to return to room-temperature, cover it with foil to prevent it burning and cook at 180 C, 400 F or Gas Mark 4 for 20 minutes . I love the flavour of star anise and vanilla in my Plum Crumble.

What is the difference between a crumb topping and a streusel?

This can't be easier for perfect results every time. If you are wondering what the difference is between crumb topping and streusel, not much is the answer. Both are crumb toppings containing the same ingredients but streusel often has more sugar, cinnamon, nuts and or oats included.

Is melted or cold butter better for crumb topping?

Just keep tweaking the ratio until your ingredients form that moist, dense mass. A well-made crumb should be firm yet tender, and chewy, with big chunks—like granola. The best way to achieve this is to use cold cubed butter .

Why is my crumble topping soggy?

Too much butter and your topping will become a greasy blob or disappointingly soggy. Some recipes will ask you to cut in cold butter along with your dry ingredients, resulting in pea-size pieces that are sprinkled across the hot fruit filling.

How do you use leftover crumble topping?

Use in place of crust as a topping for fruit pies; also good as a muffin or quick bread topper .

Can you save crumble topping?

The idea is to make a batch of crumble topping (super easy, 5 minutes tops), and then freeze until ready to use. No machinery required. Just mix the flour, butter and sugar by hand, throw the crumbles into an airtight container or zip top bag and freeze. No need to thaw before using.

What is the top of crumb cake made of?

This three-ingredient crumb cake topping is made with brown sugar, all purpose flour, and cold butter (plus there are optional mix-ins, like cinnamon). This brown sugar crumble topping isn't just for crumb cake—I use it on muffins, quick breads, cakes, pies, and fruit desserts.

How do you make crumb coating?

To crumb coat a cake, add a small amount of icing to the sides and top of your cake, spreading with your bench scraper or offset spatula to cover the cake evenly . You are only aiming to use a small amount of frosting here: This layer is purely intended to seal in the crumbs and create a smooth surface for frosting.

What is a crumb coat made of?

What is a crumb coat? A crumb coat is a very thin layer of icing used to “glue” crumbs down, seal in the cake's moisture (super useful when you need to store the cake before decorating it) and provide an even base for additional frosting.

What is crumb crust made of?

A crumb crust is comprised of pre-existing food items—such as cookies or cracker-like entities (nuts are welcome too)—made into crumbs, tossed/coated with melted fat (typically butter) , and pressed into your pie pan to form a shell.

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September 21, 2021 by Kara Cook 15 Comments

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This crumb topped Plum Pie is so easy to make, and a perfect way to use those lovely summer plums. A sweet and tart filling topped with buttery crumbs makes for one tasty fruit pie. You are going to love it!

A PERFECT FRUIT PIE FOR SUMMER PLUMS!

Plums are delicious straight from the tree, but have you ever baked with them? If you have an abundance of plums, it’s nice to have other options for using them.

I am not lucky enough to have a plum tree, but I am often given plums from family and friends. A few years ago my cousin Tami gave me a bucket of plums along with a plum pie recipe.

I’d never heard of plum pie before, but she assured me that it was delicious, so I gave it a try. She was right, it is downright tasty!

The plums turn a beautiful purple color as it bakes, and the crumb topping is just perfect. I love crunch of the crust and the crumble combined with the tender fruit filling. Every bite is scrumptious!

Do you peel plums for pie?

Nope, no need to peel the plums when you are making pie. All you have to do is wash them, chop or slice them, and discard the pit. The purple skins are actually what gives the pie its pretty purple color!

HOW TO MAKE PLUM PIE

PREP WORK – Buy or make a 9″ pastry crust. Wash and chop your plums. Preheat your oven to 375 degrees.
TOPPING – Whisk together the flour, sugar, cinnamon, and nutmeg in a small bowl. Cut in the butter till the mixture is crumbly. I think it’s fastest just to use your hands. Set aside.
FILLING – Combine the chopped plums, sugar, flour, salt and cinnamon in a bowl. Stir till plums are evenly coated.
ASSEMBLE – Spread the filling evenly in the unbaked pie shell. Sprinkle topping evenly over the fruit.
BAKE – Place the pie in the preheated oven and bake at 375° for about 50 minutes. The filling should be bubbly, and the crust and topping should be golden brown. Let it cool for a few minutes before serving.

You can serve this yummy purple pie warm, at room temperature, or cold. I personally like it best warm with vanilla bean ice cream. Delish! If you don’t have ice cream, whipped cream is a good substitute.

PRO TIPS:

To prevent spills in your oven, you can place your pie pan on a baking sheet that has been lined with foil.
If you have really tart plums, you may want to add another tablespoon or two of sugar. If you have sweet plums, you can add a bit less sugar.

HOW TO STORE LEFTOVER PIE

I like to store this pie covered at room temperature. It will last for about 3 days. But you can cover and store it in the refrigerator for up to 5 days. The crust and topping do get soft the longer you store it.

VARIATIONS:

If you aren’t a fan of crumb topping, you can just top the pie with a second pastry crust and cut slits in the top. I like to sprinkle my dessert pies with coarse sugar.
For an extra tart pie, you can add a tablespoon of lemon juice. The extra liquid will make the filling a little more runny.
Love nuts? Feel free to add your favorite kind of finely chopped nuts to the crumb topping.
For a more fall flavored pie, you can add additional cinnamon, nutmeg, cloves, or ginger to the filling.

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EASY PLUM PIE RECIPE

Yield: 1 9" pie