Desserts for Moi: Plum Berry Crisp

Good morning! Last night I wanted to bake but didn't want to deal with baking a whole batch of cookies or a pan of brownies. I don't know about you, but I get sick of cookies or quick bread before I finish one batch; I like some variety in my snacks. So, instead of baking for a crowd, I decided to bake for myself. Enter a little challenge I'm giving myself called "Desserts for Moi". I'm going to see how many desserts I can individualize before changing ratios and baking multiple times a week drives me nuts. Thankfully, I started off on the right foot with this one.


Plum Berry Crisp
Ingredients
Filling
- 2 plums, cubed
- 1/4 cup blueberries
- 1 tsp lemon juice
- 2 tsp raw sugar
- 1/2 tsp corn starch

Topping
- 1/4 cup oats
- 1/8 cup whole wheat flour
- 1/2 tbsp Earth Balance
- Cinnamon, nutmeg and clove, to taste
- Pinch of salt

Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350.
- Mix all filling ingredients together and set aside so they can release their juices and thicken.
- While the filling does its thing, mix together all toppings ingredients aside from the Earth Balance. Once mixed, dot the mixture with Earth Balance and mix together with your hand, until crumbly.
- Put fruit in an oven safe bowl (I use this) and sprinkle topping over top. Bake for 30-35 minutes or until fruit is bubbly and top is golden brown. Allow to cool and enjoy!




This was absolutely comforting. The plums added a touch of late summer while the spices in the topping reminded me that autumn (my favorite season) is around the corner. It's around this time that I start to whip out the cinnamon and pumpkin scented candles and crafting autumnal dishes to make. I love summer and have enjoyed it immensely, but there's nothing like the warmth and comfort of autumn.

Well, back to the drawing board.