Recipe For a Plum and Pistachio Crumble

Ingredients

8 firm but ripe plums
1/4 cup brown sugar
1/2 tsp freshly grated ginger or ground ginger
grated zest of lemon

Crumble Topping
1 1/4 cup all purpose flour
1/2 tsp freshly grated ginger or ground ginger
1/4 brown sugar, plus extra for sprinkling
1/2 cup unsalted butter, melted
1/2 cup chopped pistachios

Directions

1. Preheat the oven to 400 degrees Fahrenheit. Using a sharp knife, halve the plums, remove and discard the pits, then cut the flesh into fairly thick slices.
2. Mix the plums with sugar, ginger, and lemon zest. Divide the plum mixture evenly into each of six ramekins. Cook for 5-10 minutes until heated through.

Crumble Topping

3. Put the flour, ginger, pistachios, and sugar in a large bowl. Mix in the melted butter until crumbly.
4. Carefully arrange the crumble over the plums in an even layer; keep your touch light, or the crumble will sink into the filling and go mushy. Scatter a touch more sugar on the top of each.
5. Bake for 25-30 minutes or until the crumble topping is golden brown. Serve warm with vanilla ice cream or whipped cream.

Makes 6 individual crumbles.

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