Plum-Oat Crisp

Directions

1. 1
   Preheat the oven to 375F, with the rack in the lower third.
2. 2
   Butter a 3-quart baking dish, and place on a parchment-lined baking sheet; set aside.
3. 3
   In a large bowl, whisk together flour, brown sugar, 1/3 cup granulated sugar, cinnamon, and 1/4 teaspoon salt.
4. 4
   Using a pastry blender, cut in butter until large clumps form.
5. 5
   Using a rubber spatula, mix in oats.
6. 6
   Set aside.
7. 7
   In a large bowl, toss together plums, lemon juice, the remaining 1/2 cup granulated sugar, cornstarch, cardamom, and remaining 1/4 teaspoon salt to combine.
8. 8
   Pour the plum mixture into the prepared baking dish; sprinkle with reserved oat mixture, covering fruit evenly.
9. 9
   Bake until the juices are bubbling and the topping is evenly browned, about 50 minutes.
10. 10
    Cool slightly on a wire rack.
11. 11
    Serve crisp warm, topped with vanilla ice cream or whipped cream, if using.
12. 12
    The topping for a crisp should contain crumbs that vary in size.
13. 13
    Oats make the texture especially appealing.