In my home fruit is a constant. In fact, Cole and I are happy to to snack our way through the day having handfuls of it along with this or that, so it goes without saying our fruit bins are always brimming.
But on occasion when we are on the run like we have been for the last few weeks with baseball playoffs, the basket can become full of past-their-prime fruit. When that happens here are just a few of my favorite options: ice cream, smoothies, pie and crumbles.
Today we are doing crumble—specifically this cherry plum port crumble. The port makes this crumble—so yes, you need to go out and buy some.
Whether you decide to go for this cherry plum combo or any other fruit combination, this port crumble is a sure bet. Easy to make, simple in design, and always a crowd pleaser, you can eat this straight up or with a scoop of ice cream. I like it both ways—straight up for breakfast; a la mode for every other time.
And if anyone has any other suggestions for using up excess of fruit, please share with the rest of us in the comment section.
Cherry-Plum Port Crumble
Ingredients
- Crumble
- 1 cup flour
- 1 /2 cup chopped walnuts
- 1/2 cup brown sugar
- 4 tablespoon granulated sugar
- 8 tablespoon unsalted butter, melted
- Filling
- 3 cups cherries, stemmed and pitted
- 4 medium size plums, pitted and sliced
- 2 tablespoons sugar
- 1 tablespoon cornstarch
- 1/4 cup port wine
Instructions
Preparation: Heat oven to 350 degrees F.
To make crumble: In a large bowl, combine and whisk all ingredients but the butter. Pour in butter and using two forks toss until large clumps form. Do not over work. Mixture should have a combination of large and finer clumps. Set aside.
To make filling: In a large bowl, combine all ingredients and set aside for 10 minutes. Using a slotted spoon transfer fruit to a 9x9 pan or a large oven proof 10-inch pan. Transfer juice to a small saucepan and reduce until syrupy over medium-high heat, about 5-6 minutes. Pour over fruit.
Sprinkle crumble on top of fruit and bake until golden, about 30-35 minutes.
Adina says
Hi Naomi,
I love the looks of this. I have a huge cherry tree, so I am collecting all sorts of cherry recipes at the moment. This will definitely make it on the list, it is something I never had before. 🙂
Medeja says
This crumble sounds so good! It’s such a simple dessert that you managed to make really special! Yummy!
Elisabeth says
Looks lovely! I assume it’s 1/4 cup port?
Taylor @ Food Faith Fitness says
I JUST bought a TON of cherries, but don’t have any port.
Guess I’ll be going to the store today, because this is definitely a good reason to get my booze buying on. Gorgeous! Pinned!
Tori@Gringalicious.com says
What a great looking crumble, Naomi! I could eat so much of this!
Liz @ Floating Kitchen says
This is gorgeous, Naomi. The color is to die for! And I love this combination with the port. I always have so much fruit on hand that I usually do smoothies when it starts to go south, but I like your idea here much better! 🙂
Julie @ Table for Two says
This crumble looks amazing!! Such a great way, like you said, to use up excess summer fruit. Delicious!!
Heather Christo says
This is absolutely stunning Naomi!
Jenny Flake says
How good does this look?! Want!!
Lauren @ Climbing Grier Mountain says
I want to dive into the crumble! Love the plum and cherry flavors!
Katrina @ Warm Vanilla Sugar says
Such a unique crumble recipe! I love this flavour!
Allie | Baking a Moment says
Gosh I have been craving a cherry crumble all week. This looks perfect and I haven’t had any plums yet this summer! This is definitely going on my must-bake list. Our fruit baskets are always overflowing too- last week we had some overripe bananas so we’ve been snacking on banana bread for the last few days 😉
Caroline @ Pass the Cocoa says
Cherry crumble sounds so good right now, and yours looks delicious, Naomi! I love the pot you served it in-it’s so pretty and rustic (:
Katalina @ Peas and Peonies says
Love it, cherries in our house never stand around for too long, because me and my husband love them so much, we eat them in one sitting.
Alice @ Hip Foodie Mom says
I love crumbles in the summer!!! We also always have fruit in our house. . I bake a lot of breads and muffins if I have too much or if the fruit is overly ripe. but in the summer, we do a pretty good job of polishing off the fresh fruit . . esp for breakfast and snacking! love this crumble!
Maria says
Crumbles are a favorite in our house!
Zainab says
Straight up for breakfast will be my choice!!
Gaby says
How perfect for all the cherries right now!! Beautiful!!
Laura (Tutti Dolci) says
So pretty, what’s not to love about port and stone fruit?
Kaitlin says
Mmmm! I bet the port is a beautiful addition!
I love this time of year because I am crazy about snacking on fruit, but I feel like I go through it too fast! I need to plant some fruit trees and berry bushes 😀
Anna says
looks absolutely delish!! yumm
Jocelyn Delk Adams says
This crumble is a stunner. I soooo wish I wasn’t allergic to cherries. I can definitely replace with another fruit.
Marla Meridith says
This crumble looks soon great!
Megan {Country Cleaver} says
Wowzer – is it possible that I just gleeked looking at this crumble? Yes, it is a certainty that I did!! Holy moly my favorite summer dessert gone BOOZY!
Mary Frances says
Wow–the crumble looks amazing!! Cherries and plums sound like a divine combo.
Mike@TheIronYou says
This is like my dream dessert….Matt is such a lucky guy! 🙂
Serena says
I like roasting over ripe fruit – then add to ice cream to concentrate the flavor. But if I had cherris and plums…hello…I’d be making this!
Brenda @ a farmgirl's dabbles says
Cherries and plums baked with port…oh my, that sounds so wonderful!
Lisa @ Healthy Nibbles & Bits says
I absolutely love summertime for all of its seasonal fruits, and turning those fruits into a crumble is one of the best things ever. The color of this crumble looks fabulous!
joymama says
I made this tonight—-so good!
I didn’t have port so I subbed a T of cognac and a T of pinot noir. I did not cook down the juices.
The crumble was really good and plentiful for the square baking dish I used.
Elsie says
This looks delish, but i have cherries and blackberries – no plums! 4 medium plums is how many cups of blackberries, do you have a guess?