… not that i’m one for repeating myself but when the good people at Pimm’s called me to ask if i’d re-make my Plum and Pimm’s Jam Crumble but using their Special Edition and very autumnal Blackberry and Elderflower Pimm’s who was I to say no… plus I have a bottle of the good stuff to giveaway to one of you lucky lot and you know how I love spreading the love… so bear with me as I take you on a twist of a recipe from my own recent archives and present this rather lovely little crumble…
… there was a bit of a crumble debate on twitter the other day with many people saying they think plum crumble is the best crumble and in someways I have to agree… whilst I love a classic apple with its thick chunks of sweet fruit, some cinnamon and maybe even a sultana thrown in and then there’s the rhubarb crumble, its bitter sweet tang and you crunch through the sugary topping… however there’s something so jammy and gooey about a plum crumble that feels so old-fashioned and a little earthy that really must be praised… maybe I should write an ode to the plum crumble…
plum and fig crumble with Pimm’s Blackeberry and Elderflower Special Edition
as I was cruising the supermarket aisles I spied a punnet of fresh figs and the thought struck me that not only would they compliment the plums beautifully but they would also enhance the blackberry and elderflower flavours brilliantly too, plus they’re so autumnal that the whole dish is like an homage to my favourite season… i’m baking the fruit a little first to get the dish nice and jammy… I like to do it this way but you can do without this first stage and bung the whole thing in the oven with the crumble on top of raw fruit and i’m sure it will taste very good…
… so here’s your chance to win a delicious 70cl bottle of Pimm’s Blackberry and Elderflower… entries for over 18’s only i’m afraid…
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I am, of course, entering my crumble into the brilliant AlphaBakes bloggers challenge and whilst they have a few nasty letters coming up, this month it’s the easy and very bakers-friendly C… if you want to join in too AlphaBakes is hosted by Ros from The More Than Occasional Baker and Caroline from Caroline Makes
eat and of course, enjoy!
I have only tried apple so I guess its that. This looks amazing though, will have to give it a go
I love figs, they're perfect for this season!!
Have a great Friday
Being awkward, cauliflower and leek with a cheesey crumble topping.
Blackberry and Apple – we have our own blackberries and apples.
Hazel Rea – @beachrambler
A sprinkle of sunflower seeds on top – yummy
Apple crumble is my favorite
Rhubarb crumble served with lashings of Cornish Clotted Cream
Apple and blackberry at the moment but I think I'll be giving this a go….sounds perfect winter comfort food 🙂
Apple crumble (and custard!)
Apple and raspberry with ice cream and a little double cream 🙂
Mike Terry
Oh lovely. My current fave crumble is the cherry one I made the other day, but I think overall, it's gotta be… gooseberry! yes! with a splash of elderflower in with the fruit and some grated orange int he crumble topping.
I am loving figs at the moment – gorgeous recipe Dom!
i used to make a fab pear crumble!
Oh, I thought for a minute that you must have been out foraging, collecting blackberries and elderberries in the wild! Still, I'm sure the crumble was great nonetheless. My vote is Plum crumble too, btw.
Apple and Plum. perfect for winter.
Rhubarb & ginger
Oh, oh, getting my entry in quick!
I've only tried apple crumble but am loving the sound of this plum & fig one, also the rhubarb & ginger!
apple and blackberry (frances hopkins)
rhubarb crumble
Rhubarb, marmalade and ginger.
This is sounding very christmassy to me, what a great fruit and achohol combo.
Rhubarb
Black cherry
I am pretty traditional so would have to go for apple and blackberry
Has to be Rhubarb crumble and custard
got to be Apple or Rhubarb crumble. Yum. although wouldn't say no to yours, looks delicious
Pear and Ginger! Does this glorious recipe of yours one with an obligatory glass of the Pimms too?
apple
Apple Crumble
Love the sound of that Pimms and love the look of your crumble. It has such a lovely purple hue I thought it must be a blackberry and apple crumble, which is, incidentally my favourite. But then again, I don't think I've ever had a plum crumble.
got to be rhubarb!
apple and blackberry
Rhubarb and ginger, delicious!
Great combination, sounds really tasty!
Apple and Plum
I agree about plum crumble. Plums are not something I would really eat raw (I'm fairly fussy when it comes to fruit), but stick 'em in a crumble and I can't get enough. The addition of Pimm's sounds amazing!
How exciting to put whole figs in your crumble! I think my favourite is rhubarb, which a popular one here in Sweden. Or rasberry. Blackberry and apple are definitely going up to the top 3 as well.
I love Apple and Sultana with a cinnamon crumble
Angela
Love plum crumble & this variation sounds delicious but my favorite is Rhubarb & Raspberry.
Mummy
Gorgeous flavours for a crumble. Thanks for entering AlphaBakes.