Day 2: Plum & Pistachio Crisp
Day 2 of cooking my way through Alison Roman’s book “Dining In,” so you don’t have to (but you should).
Hindsight is 20/20. If I had known this entire recipe would only last less than a day before disappearing, I would have purchased 3x the plums 😅 a juicy, jammy stone fruit crisp is no match for roommates trickling in at 2am after a Saturday night out.
4.8/5 - I only dock the points because I was without cardamom so I opted for a Madagascar vanilla plum crisp over the spiced version. This is entirely user error. A result of my laziness. I feel positive that this is a 5/5 recipe.
Topping:
Flour, light brown sugar, cardamom, salt, butter, shelled pistachios (chopped)
Filling:
4 pounds red plums, black plums and or apricots, sugar, corn starch, lemon juice.
Notes:
I used significantly less sugar than what the recipe called for. I tasted my plums beforehand and found them to be syrupy sweet and perfectly ripe. I also used brown sugar for both the topping and filling rather than white sugar for the plums.
Paired with a creamy tart lemon gelato to cut the remaining sweetness. #stonefruit #plums #summerdesserts #August #cooking #produce
Summer desserts couldn't be more satisfying than a beautifully crafted Plum & Pistachio Crisp. This recipe thrives on the natural sweetness of ripe stone fruits, particularly red and black plums, highlighted by the crunch of chopped pistachios. To ensure maximum flavor, aim for fresh, seasonal produce, which enhances the overall taste profile. Hints for success include using less sugar if your fruits are already sweet and opting for brown sugar in both the topping and filling. Brown sugar adds a deeper, richer flavor. Feel free to experiment with spices, such as cardamom, to elevate your dish further. Align your serving with a contrasting creamy element, like homemade lemon gelato, to balance the dish's sweetness. This crisp serves not only as a delightful personal treat but can be a showstopper at any summer event, allowing friends and family to enjoy a tasteful and appealing dessert.