Plum and Oat Bran Betty

Name: Plum and Oat Bran Betty
Prep time: 20 min
Cook time: 40 min
Total time: 1 h
Yield: 4 to 6 servings
Ingredients: 2 tablespoons melted butter; 2 pounds Italian prune plums, pitted and halved; 1 tablespoon lemon juice; 3/4 cup oat bran; 1 cup brown sugar; 1 teaspoon cinnamon; 4 tablespoons soft butter

By Florence Fabricant

Updated Oct. 11, 2023

Total Time: 1 hour
Prep Time: 20 minutes
Cook Time: 40 minutes
Rating: (0)
Comments: Read comments

Featured in: FOOD; The Short, Happy Life of the Italian Prune Plum

or to save this recipe.
Subscriber benefit: Give recipes to anyone
As a subscriber, you have 10 gift recipes to give each month. Anyone can view them - even nonsubscribers. Learn more.
Subscribe
Share this recipe
Print this recipe
Include recipe photo

Ingredients

Yield:4 to 6 servings

2tablespoons melted butter
2pounds Italian prune plums, pitted and halved
1tablespoon lemon juice
¾cup oat bran
1cup brown sugar
1teaspoon cinnamon
4tablespoons soft butter

Ingredient Substitution Guide

Preparation

Step 1
Preheat oven to 350 degrees. Grease a five- to six-cup baking dish with some of the melted butter.
Step 2
Toss the plums in a bowl with the rest of the melted butter, the lemon juice, one-fourth cup of the oat bran, one-half cup brown sugar and one-half teaspoon cinnamon. Spread the plums in the baking pan.
Step 3
Using a fork, a pastry blender or a food processor, combine the remaining oat bran, sugar and cinnamon with the soft butter until crumbly. Spread the mixture over the plums in the baking dish.
Step 4
Bake for about 40 minutes, until the top has browned, the filling is bubbly and the aroma is irresistible. Allow to cool until just warm, then serve. Whipped cream, heavy cream or ice cream can be served alongside.