We have entered a new phase in our lives...transitioning away from diapers and on to underwear. For those of you that have gone through potty training, you know what a balance it is. You've got to make it fun and exciting, but also urgent when you've got to go. That being said, we were on lock down all weekend and Lucy did great, but by Sunday afternoon, we all needed a little break. That's when we got the text from aunt Weezy, "The plums are ready!"

I don't know about you, but stone fruit season is my favorite and of the stone fruit, there are two that hail above all else: Blenheim Apricots and Santa Rosa Plums. Santa Rosa Plums are flavorful, aromatic, juicy, with a dark purple tart skin. They're the best in jam, syrup, sauces, and desert. You name it and they are good in it!

We loaded up the family into the truck, Bert included, and went to pick some plums. We came home and sorted the really really ripe ones out, washed them, cut them up, and made a crisp.

“My rule of thumb for crisp making: only add sugar to the fruit as needed. The crisp topping is sweet, it’s nice to have a little tartness come through.”

— Erica Manfre

I covered the bottom of a 9-13 inch pan with plums. I didn't go too deep because we like a good ratio of fruit to crisp. Now, for my crisp topping, here's my go to. I've tried a few others (see my Rhubarb Crisp recipe HERE), but I always come back to this one.

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dessert

American

Yield: 12

Author: Erica Manfre

Plum Crisp

Crisps are a favorite go to dessert in my family. No need for a laborious crust, simply add the ingredients into the pan. Mix the crumb top and bake!

Prep time: 25 MinCook time: 45 MinTotal time: 1 H & 10 M

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Ingredients

Instructions

Clean, cut and toss fruit in 1/2 c of sugar, as needed (some fruit needs more sugar, some less, depending on the type and sweetness of the actual fruit)
Combine dry ingredients.
Cut in cold butter until mixture forms large crumbs.
Squeeze small handfuls of crumb mixture together, then crumble evenly over fruit in coarse chunks.
Bake 375 for 45 minutes or until fruit is tender and crisp is golden brown.

Nutrition Facts

Calories

253.79

Fat

8.12 g

Sat. Fat

4.94 g

Carbs

45.01 g

Fiber

0.7 g

Net carbs

44.31 g

Sugar

34.5 g

Protein

1.68 g

Sodium

67.13 mg

Cholesterol

20.34 mg

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INGREDENTS:

1/2c Sugar
1c Brown Sugar, packed
1c Flour
1c Oatmeal
3/4 tsp Cinnamon, to taste
1/2c Cold Butter

Combine dry ingredients. Cut in cold butter until mixture forms large crumbs. Squeeze small handfuls of crumb mixture together, then crumble evenly over fruit in coarse chunks.

Bake 375 for 45 minutes or until fruit is tender and crisp is golden brown.