PLUM CRISP WITH CRUNCHY OAT TOPPING

Plum Crisp with Crunchy Oat Topping image

Made with fresh plums and a crunchy oat topping, this crisp is a lighter alternative to classic fruit pie. It goes over well with the women in my church group.-Deidre Kobel, Boulder, Colorado

Provided by Taste of Home

Time 1h5m

Yield 8 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 12

Ingredients

3/4 cup old-fashioned oats
1/3 cup all-purpose flour
1/4 cup plus 2 tablespoons sugar, divided
1/4 cup packed brown sugar
1/4 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon ground cinnamon
1/4 teaspoon ground nutmeg
3 tablespoons butter, softened
1/4 cup chopped walnuts
5 cups sliced fresh plums (about 2 pounds)
1 tablespoon quick-cooking tapioca
2 teaspoons lemon juice

Steps:

In a small bowl, combine the oats, flour, 1/4 cup sugar, brown sugar, salt, cinnamon and nutmeg. With clean hands, work butter into sugar mixture until well combined. Add nuts; toss to combine. Refrigerate for 15 minutes. , Meanwhile, in a large bowl, combine the plums, tapioca, lemon juice and remaining sugar. Transfer to a greased 9-in. pie plate. Let stand for 15 minutes. Sprinkle topping over plum mixture. , Bake at 375° until topping is golden brown and plums are tender, 40-45 minutes. Serve warm.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 233 calories, Fat 8g fat (3g saturated fat), Cholesterol 11mg cholesterol, Sodium 107mg sodium, Carbohydrate 40g carbohydrate (27g sugars, Fiber 3g fiber), Protein 3g protein.