The pleasing pud : Plums with amaretti crumble

Serves 4-6

• 100g amaretti
• 120g unsalted butter
• 1g plums
• 0g sugar
• 0.5 lemon
• 140g flour
• 1 tsp baking powder

Step 1
Use any suitable crumble fruit.

Step 2
Set the oven to 190C/375/gas mark 5.

Step 3
Tip the plums, 30g of the butter, 40-50g of the sugar, the lemon juice and a small splash of water into a deep, ovenproof pie dish, giving the mix a good stir.

Step 4
Put in the hot oven for 5–10 minutes until the plums have softened slightly.

Step 5
The fruit should have softened and sit in their juices.

Step 6
Put to one side and make the crumble topping.

Step 7
Quickly pulse the flour, baking powder, remaining sugar and butter in a food processor until the mixture resembles breadcrumbs.

Step 8
Take care not to over mix.

Step 9
Alternatively rub the butter into the flour with your fingers.

Step 10
Add the crushed amaretti into the crumble topping and gently mix.

Step 11
Pour the mixture over the plums.

Step 12
Bake for 35 minutes, or until it is bubbling at the edges and the top is golden brown.

Step 13
Rest for 5 minutes before eating.

Step 14
Serve with ice-cream, whipped cream, custard or creme fraiche.