Baking · serves 2

Plum and Cinnamon Oat Slices

Sliced plums between two layers of the same oat crumble. Twenty-five minutes.

50 min Some work Vegetarian

Ingredients

  • 455g plums
  • 1 1/2 tsp cinnamon
  • 3 tbsp granulated sugar
  • 285g plain flour
  • 145g oats
  • 2 tsp baking powder
  • 1 tsp salt
  • 225g butter
  • 115g light brown sugar

Method

  1. Stone and thinly slice the plums, toss with cinnamon and sugar.
  2. Mix flour, oats, baking powder and salt.
  3. Melt butter and brown sugar together, pour into the dry, mix to a crumble.
  4. Half the crumble pressed into a lined tin.
  5. Plums spread over, then the rest of the crumble on top, pressed down well.
  6. 180°C for 20-25 minutes.
  7. Cool completely in the tin — warm, it won't hold a slice.

Questions people ask about Plum and Cinnamon Oat Slices

How long does Plum and Cinnamon Oat Slices take?

About 50 minutes from starting to sitting down, and it is a bit of work. A good part of that is unattended, so you can get on with something else once it is going.

What can I use instead of maida in Plum and Cinnamon Oat Slices?

Use plain atta for a denser, nuttier result, or a 50/50 mix if you want to keep some lift.

Can I make Plum and Cinnamon Oat Slices ahead of time?

You can prepare it a few hours ahead and reheat gently. It keeps two days in the fridge, though it is best on the day.

Is Plum and Cinnamon Oat Slices vegetarian?

Yes, it is vegetarian. It is not vegan as written because it contains dairy; swap the dairy for a plant alternative and the rest of the method is unchanged.

Do I need an oven for Plum and Cinnamon Oat Slices?

Yes, this one needs an oven. If you do not have one, look at the no-oven filter on the baking page: eleven of the bakes here are built for a cooker, a pan or the fridge.

What do you serve with Plum and Cinnamon Oat Slices?

On its own, warm, with tea or coffee. Baking is chemistry, so scale it by weight rather than by eye: double every quantity, use a tin with roughly double the area, and expect to add ten minutes or so. Judge it by the skewer, not the clock.

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