Plum Crumble

Directions

1. 1
   Preheat the oven to 400F (200C).
2. 2
   To make the topping, combine the flour and butter in a large mixing bowl and rub in the butter with your fingertips until the mixture is combined.
3. 3
   Work in the sugar and oats.
4. 4
   The mixture should remain lumpy.
5. 5
   Spread the plums in an ovenproof dish and drizzle with the maple syrup.
6. 6
   Crumble the topping over the plums.
7. 7
   Bake for 3040 minutes, or until the top is golden brown and the juices are bubbling.
8. 8
   Variation: Rhubarb Crumble
9. 9
   Use 1 lb 10 oz (750g) rhubarb, cut into 1 in (5cm) lengths.
10. 10
    Generously drizzle the rhubarb with honey and a squeeze of orange juice, then crumble the topping over the fruit and bake.