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Easy Plum Crumble Bars

A comforting dessert featuring sweet, juicy plums topped with a crunchy, buttery crumble, perfect for any gathering.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 30 minutes
Total Time 45 minutes
Servings: 9 servings
Course: Dessert, Snack
Cuisine: American
Calories: 200
Ingredients Method Notes

Ingredients
  

Fruit Filling
  • 2 cups plums, pitted and diced
Crumble Topping
  • 1 cup all-purpose flour
  • 1 cup rolled oats
  • 1/2 cup brown sugar
  • 1/2 cup granulated sugar
  • 1/2 cup unsalted butter, softened
  • 1 tsp cinnamon
  • 1/2 tsp salt
  • 1/4 tsp baking powder

Method
 

Preparation
  1. Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C).
  2. Grease an 8-inch square baking dish with butter or cooking spray.
  3. In a mixing bowl, combine the flour, rolled oats, brown sugar, granulated sugar, cinnamon, salt, and baking powder. Mix well.
  4. Add the softened butter to the mixture and mix until it resembles coarse crumbs.
  5. Press half of the crumble mixture into the bottom of the prepared baking dish.
  6. Spread the diced plums evenly over the pressed crumble.
  7. Top with the remaining crumble mixture, ensuring even coverage.
Baking
  1. Place the dish in the oven and bake for 30-35 minutes until golden brown.
  2. Allow to cool in the pan before cutting into squares.

Notes

These bars are best served warm but can also be enjoyed at room temperature. For storage, keep in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to one week. They can be frozen for up to three months.