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Plum Crumble Bars
Lisa

Plum Crumble Bars

This gluten free and vegan bar has a oat crust filled with a plum filling, and topped with an oatmeal crumble sprinkled on top.
Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 40 minutes
0 minutes
Total Time 1 hour
Course: Dessert, gluten free, vegan
Cuisine: American

Ingredients
  

The Filling
  • 3 Cups Fresh Plums With seed removed.
  • 1/4 Cup Real Maple Syrup
  • 2 Tbsp Cornstarch
  • 1/8 Cup Water
The Crust/Crumble
  • 3 Cups Oats
  • 1/4 Cup Nut Butter I used almond butter.
  • 1/2 Cup Almond Flour
  • 1/2 Cup Brown Sugar
  • 2 Tbsp Oil I have used avocado or olive oil.
  • 1 tsp Ground Cinnamon

Equipment

  • 1 Food Processor
  • 1 8 x 8 Baking Dish/Pan I used a glass baking dish.

Method
 

The filling
  1. Cut the plums in half and remove the pit.
  2. Continue by cutting the plums into smaller pieces, set aside.
  3. In a medium large skillet on medium heat, add a little oil and the diced plums, and saute them until they start to fall apart.
  4. Next add the maple syrup, cornstarch, a little water, and continue to cook until thickened.
  5. Remove from heat and set aside.
The Crust and Crumble
  1. Preheat the oven to 375° F.
  2. Prepare a 8 x 8 glass baking dish with parchment paper.
  3. Add the oats to a food processor and pulse until it becomes an oat flour.
  4. Next add the nut butter, oil, sugar, almond flour, and cinnamon.
  5. Blend everything together in the food processor until the crust/crumble is slightly sticky but also a little crumbly.
  6. Pour half of the crust into the parchment lined baking dish and press the dough evenly into the dish.
  7. Next pour the fruit filling over the crust, spreading out evenly.
  8. Continue by crumbling the left over crust on the top.
  9. Place the bars into the oven, and bake for about 40 minutes.
  10. You will notice the crust slightly turning brown.
  11. Leave the bars to cool before cutting into.
  12. Once cut, serve the bars with ice cream or a little whipped cream, and Enjoy!