Sometimes the best desserts are hybrids.
I’m talking brookies, donut muffins, and of course, cronuts.
So when I decided to make a fruit crumble on this blog, I knew that my topping was going to be based off of an oatmeal cookie. And not just any oatmeal cookie, but one studded with buttery macadamia nuts. This is good stuff, people.
This crumble is almost a one-skillet dessert! I cook the stone fruit (I used cherries and plums) on the stovetop in the skillet itself, and then top it off with crumble cookie topping and send the skillet to the oven to crisp up. The crumble topping does need to be made in a separate bowl, though, but it’s totally worth it.
This dessert is a classic- easy to make, and a total crowd pleaser- you can’t go wrong with a fruit crumble! As the recipe speaks for itself, I just wanted to update everyone regarding a couple new features on my blog.
I finally got with the program and added ‘share’ buttons to the bottom of my posts! This should (hopefully) make it much easier for everyone to pin, tweet, like, or +1 any of my posts.
I’ve also created a new page of tags, organized by different special diets, types of preparation, world cuisines, holidays and events, and my favorite/most commonly used ingredients! I know the search bar can be notoriously unreliable, so I went through all my posts and re-tagged them to make my archives most organized.
I hope everyone is having a great summer so far and that you give this crumble a try!
- 1 cup cherries, pitted (about 18)
- 4-5 plums, halved and pitted
- 2 tbsp butter
- ¼ cup brown sugar
- 1 tsp maple syrup
- ⅔ cup macadamia nuts, chopped
- ⅓ cup flour
- ⅓ cup oats
- ¼ cup brown sugar
- 3 tbsp cold butter
- 1 tbsp maple syrup
- Preheat oven to 350 F.
- In a 10-inch cast iron skillet, combine filling ingredients over medium heat and let cook for 15-20 minutes, until simmering.
- Combine topping ingredients in a separate bowl until crumbly and combined.
- Pour excess liquid out of cast iron skillet and top fruits with crumble topping.
- Bake for 12-15 minutes or until top is golden brown and filling is bubble.
- Cool on wire rack before serving.
Josefine says
This. Looks. So. Damn. Good!!!
You are quite right – hybrid desserts are amazing. I have to try this! Pinned 🙂
Medha says
Thanks for the pin 🙂 LMK if you try!
Gayle @ Pumpkin 'N Spice says
Oh does this crumble look good! I can never resist the topping, so I’m loving this one! Looks perfect with the macademia nuts!
Medha says
Thanks, Gayle!
Tori@Gringalicious.com says
Looks super yummy, Medha! I am craving cherries so much now and you know it’s winter in Chile so I can’t get them…Gaaah! Such torture, how could you? lol
Medha says
Oh noooo!
Joanne says
I really think all crumble toppings should be made of cookie dough in some form or another…that just feels like a best life choice!
Medha says
You’re so right!
nadia says
I haven’t tried any of those hybrid desserts! Need to find them!! This looks seriously good, especially the oatmeal cookie topping, yum!
Medha says
Thanks!
Mike@TheIronYou says
Hybrid desserts are the best. This one right there is proof!
Medha says
Thank you 🙂
Emanuele @ guyslovecooking says
Macadamia are great and their texture could easily work with cherries. Check! 🙂
I like your new sharing functions 😉
Medha says
Haha thanks!
Nora (A Clean Bake) says
Macadamia and cherries? What a wonderful combination!
Medha says
Thanks, Nora!
Rachelle @ Beer Girl Cooks says
I say a big YES to one skillet desserts and macadamia nuts! I’m all about the stone fruit lately too. This looks amazing, Medha. I’m taking advantage of your new sharing buttons – Pinned!
Medha says
Haha thanks for the pin, Rachelle!
Cyndi - My Kitchen Craze says
Oh my this sounds and looks delicious! Love fruit crumble and adding macadamias sounds amazing!
Medha says
Thanks, Cyndi!
mira says
This is such a beautiful dessert Medha! Can eat the whole skillet! Love the flavors, pinned!
Medha says
Thanks for the pin 🙂
Nicole @ Foodie Loves Fitness says
Yum, I’ve been loving stone fruit and this crumble looks awesome! I could go for some of this right about now actually…
Medha says
LMK if you try!
Beverley @ sweaty&fit says
my mouth started watering as soon as i read ‘oatmeal cookie’ and ‘buttery macadamia nuts’
YEP i think you perfected this hybrid
Medha says
Thanks so much 🙂
annie@ciaochowbambina says
ohhhh! I’ll give this crumble a try! I could eat the entire pan! Perfetto!
Medha says
LMK if you do try 🙂
Kelly - Life Made Sweeter says
This looks SO good, Medha! Love the oatmeal cookie and macadamia nut crumble! Such a delicious and irresistible combination!
Medha says
Thanks, Kelly!
Alice @ Hip Foodie Mom says
I love crumbles in the summer. . and this one is GORGEOUS!!!! love!
Medha says
Thanks!
Erin @ Miss Scrambled Egg says
Medha – Such a beautiful crumble! I love the combination of plums and cherries.
Medha says
Thank you 🙂
Christin@SpicySouthernKitchen says
Love that you used cherries and plums! I hardly ever think to bake with them. This crumble looks so good!
Medha says
Right?!
Izzy says
I agree! Hybrid foods always give you the best of both worlds! I’m loving all the fruit crisps I’ve been seeing lately and the addition of the macadamia nuts sound awesome! And I feel healthy eating a fruit dessert, so I can eat the whole pan, right?!
Medha says
I always feel healthier eating fruit desserts, too! (And yes, that’s exactly how it works)
Sarah @ Making Thyme for Health says
Um yeah, you don’t have to convince me this is good stuff! I can tell just by reading the ingredient list. Holy yum!
I’m obsessed with macadamia nuts so I love that you thought to add them to a crumble. You’ve seriously got my mouth watering!!
Medha says
Haha thanks, Sarah!
Mir says
Yay for blog organizing! I’m always working on that. It’s like having a house. The more you work on something, the more you want to work on it and do more!
I love this crumble. The nuts are inspired!
Medha says
Yes- the more I organize, the more I want to do even more! Thanks!
Marissa | Pinch and Swirl says
Oh man does this look amazing! I love a good fruit crumble and what a great idea to make the crumble a cookie crumble!!
Medha says
Thanks, Marissa 🙂
Alison says
I love that this recipe is using fruits that are in season right now! I’ve always been intimidated by crumble recipes, but you’re recipe sounds really simple. I can’t wait to try it! 🙂
Medha says
Crumbles are so fun! Let me know if you do try 🙂
Monica says
Goodness – so much to love about this. Love a warm dessert and totally can’t take my eyes off the fabulous macadamia cookie crumble! That sounds amazing. I love a skillet dessert served warm and family-style. I might not be able to resist a scoop of ice cream with it but it looks great just like that.
Medha says
Crumbles are totally family-style desserts 🙂
Ashley | Spoonful of Flavor says
Stone fruit never usually lasts long enough in my house to make dessert with it. I eat them too fast! But I definitely need to try this crumble because it looks amazing. That topping is calling my name!
Medha says
Yes, same! I’m always just eating cherries and such fresh 🙂
Kelly // The Pretty Bee: Cooking & Creating says
Oh wow, this looks absolutely delish! I love the addition of macadamia nuts. So rich!
Medha says
Thank you!
Heather - Butter&Burlap says
I’m LOVING this. Everything about it magically delicious! I’m craving some stone fruit right now…and that crumble… Lord have Mercy! Looks divine!
Medha says
Haha thanks!
Julia says
Mouth…watering… I want this for breakfast like whoa! I’ve been meaning to make a cherry crumble, and this plum idea you’ve got going on it just marvelous. Time to break out the trusty ol’ cast iron!
Medha says
LMK if you make it 🙂
Tonya says
Love this combo! This crumble is spoon ready! Pinned!
Medha says
Thanks for the pin 🙂
Zainab says
You are so right, hybrid desserts are always amazing. Love the fruit combinations here and also the nuts in the crumble!!
Medha says
Thanks 🙂
Manali @ CookWithManali says
I love the crumble, looks delicious Medha!!
Medha says
Thank you!
Felicia@Ingredient1 says
After a visit to Hawaii in December I have become absolutely obsessed with macadamia nuts. I’m always looking for new ways to cook with them, and this crumble looks perfect.
Medha says
Wow, the ones in Hawaii must be great!
Rachel @ Bakerita says
I looove stone fruits and I love macadamia cookies and this crumble is basically my dream!! Pinned 🙂
Medha says
Thanks, Rachel 🙂
Ashley says
Crumbles are my absolutely favorite during the summer! And that topping! Gah now I want dessert.
Medha says
Haha thanks, Ashley!
Ashley | The Recipe Rebel says
This is just gorgeous! My perfect summer dessert — love the Macadamia nuts!
Medha says
Thanks, Ashley!
Jocelyn (Grandbaby cakes) says
Well this is absolutely fabulous!!! I want some for breakfast!
Medha says
Thank you 🙂
Meagan @ A Zesty Bite says
It is like one giant delicious cookie. What I would do for a bite right about NOW.
Medha says
Haha thanks!
Sam @ SugarSpunRun says
Oh wow Medha, this looks so good! I think I could eat the whole thing!
Medha says
Thank you 🙂
Arpita@ The Gastronomic Bong says
The crumble looks delicious!!
Medha says
Thanks, Arpita!
Jenn @ A Toast to the Good Life says
Whoa. This looks unbelievably delicious! Pretty pictures too!
Medha says
Thank you!
Consuelo | Honey & Figs says
Yay for hybrid desserts, they always turn out incredible! This looks absolutely mouthwatering and I’m loving the macadamia nuts addition. So good <3
Medha says
Thanks, Consuelo 🙂
Stacey @ Bake.Eat.Repeat. says
That crumble looks amazing! I love the oatmeal cookie topping, that’s perfect on a fruit crumble!
Medha says
Thank you!
Katalina @ Peas and Peonies says
I have to get my hands on some fresh, juicy and sweet plums. Love desserts like this that are healthy enough to make for a delicious breakfast, yet very beautiful and fancy to be served with a side of ice cream for an indulgent treat!
Medha says
Yes! It’s mostly fruit, so it’s very healthy compared to most desserts!
Megan - Beets Not Meats says
WOW this looks so good! And super easy! If the recipe wasn’t enough, your pictures just sold me on making it!
Medha says
LMK if you try!
Denise | Sweet Peas & Saffron says
Oatmeal cookies + fruit crumble = heaven. Love that you added macadamia nuts! YUM!
Medha says
Thanks, Denise!
Dani @ DaniCaliforniaCooks says
In NYC we came across something called the “bruffin” – a brioche muffin!
Medha says
That sounds so good!
Taylor @ Food Faith Fitness says
You had me at oatmeal cookie, and then I saw macadamia nuts and preeeee much died! This whole crumble? I want to eat it ALL BY MYSELF. It look amazing girl!
Medha says
Haha thanks!
marcie says
This looks so great, Medha, and I love that you used macadamia nuts!
Medha says
Thanks 🙂
Kathleen | HapaNomNom says
All of that fruit is just gorgeous! And the cookie crumble is just ridiculously awesome! Plums are one of my husbands favorite fruits, so I know he will just LOVE this!
Medha says
Thanks, Kathleen!
Kennedy Col@Kcole's Creative Corner says
I totally need to make this right now! I absolutely adore fresh cherries and basically all fruits that are in season 😉 Thanks for sharing!
Medha says
Let me know if you try 🙂
Erin@WellPlated says
Love that you took inspiration from an oatmeal cookie for this topping. It sounds d-lish!
Medha says
Thanks!
Cathleen @ A Taste Of Madness says
I seriously love desserts that can be made in a skillet 🙂 This looks SO good!
Medha says
Same 🙂 Thanks!
Shikha @ Shikha la mode says
Definitely see myself making this at the next friend dinner!
Medha says
LMK if you do!
Emma {Emma's Little Kitchen} says
You should win a prize for your cross-breeding dessert skills. Macadamia nuts in the topping are genius!! Will definitely be giving this one a try, yummy!
Medha says
Aw thanks 🙂 LMK how it goes!