Plum Crisp

1. 1

   Preheat oven to 375F.

2. 2

   On a baking sheet toast almonds until golden, 10 to 15 minutes.

3. 3

   Cut butter into bits.

4. 4

   In a food processor blend flour, brown sugar, 1/2 cup oats, cinnamon, salt, and butter until mixture resembles coarse meal.

5. 5

   In a bowl stir together flour mixture, remaining 1/4 cup oats, and almonds.

6. 6

   In a small bowl stir water and cornstarch until combined.

7. 7

   Halve and pit plums.

8. 8

   In a 12-inch skillet cook plums and sugar over moderate heat, stirring, until sugar is melted.

9. 9

   Stir in cornstarch mixture and simmer, stirring, 15 minutes, or until mixture is thickened.

10. 10

    Transfer plum mixture to a 15 x 9-inch (3-quart) baking dish.

11. 11

    Sprinkle topping over plums.

12. 12

    Bake mixture in middle of oven 40 to 45 minutes, or until topping is crisp and golden, and cool on a rack 10 minutes.

13. 13

    Serve dessert warm with ice cream.

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

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