This classic dessert is both simple to make and absolutely delicious! It features a lightly sweet, cake-like base topped with diced fresh plums and finished with a golden, buttery streusel. A cherished family recipe passed down from my grandmother and mother, baking it always brings back warm memories of home and togetherness.
EQUIPMENT
- Hand mixer
- 10-inch baking dish or 9×13-inch baking dish
INGREDIENTS
Base:
- ½ cup butter
- ¼ cup brown sugar
- 1 egg
- ¼ cup cream
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- ¾ cup flour
- ½ teaspoon baking soda
- ½ teaspoon cream of tartar
- 20 small plums (about 3 cups), pitted and quartered
Streusel Topping:
- ½ cup flour
- ½ cup sugar
- ¼ cup butter
INSTRUCTIONS
- Preheat oven to 350˚F (175˚C).
- In a mixing bowl, beat butter and brown sugar until light and fluffy.
- Add the egg, cream, and vanilla, mixing until well combined.
- Gradually add the flour, baking soda, and cream of tartar, stirring until a thick, cookie-like dough forms.
- Spread the dough evenly in the bottom of a 10-inch baking dish.
- Arrange the quartered plums evenly over the base.
For the Streusel Topping:
In a separate bowl, combine the flour and sugar.
Cut in the butter using a pastry blender, two knives, or your fingers until the mixture forms coarse crumbs.
Evenly sprinkle the streusel over the fruit.
Bake for 30 minutes, or until the topping is golden brown and the fruit is bubbling.
NOTES
- If the dough seems too dry, add 1 tablespoon of cream at a time until it reaches a soft cookie dough consistency.
- You can substitute plums with other fruits like rhubarb, peaches, or berries. If using rhubarb, add a little extra sugar for sweetness.
NUTRITION INFORMATION (PER SERVING)
- Calories: 273 kcal
- Carbohydrates: 36g
- Protein: 3g
- Fat: 14g
- Saturated Fat: 9g
- Polyunsaturated Fat: 1g
- Monounsaturated Fat: 4g
- Trans Fat: 0.5g
- Cholesterol: 50mg
- Sodium: 145mg
- Potassium: 227mg
- Fiber: 2g
- Sugar: 24g
- Vitamin A: 827 IU
- Vitamin C: 10mg
- Calcium: 21mg
- Iron: 1mg
Enjoy this comforting, homemade dessert, perfect for sharing with family and friends!
