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Perfect plum recipes

British plums are wonderfully sweet and if you have access to a tree you'll get bucketfuls for nothing. If you aren't that lucky, they are still good value in the supermarket when they're in season.
Healthy plum crumble
by Thane Prince

By cooking the topping and filling separately you can dramatically reduce the amount of fat in a fruit crumble without compromising on flavour and texture. This topping is essentially a healthy granola, which can be made in advance and simply reheated in a low oven before serving.

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