Plum crumble
Michelle Rivera
Michelle Rivera
Reporter · Cleveland, OH
Michelle, an Ohio State University graduate, has spent over six years focusing on community issues in Cleveland, including social justice and local initiatives. She has previously written for NPR's local affiliates, where she honed her storytelling skills to highlight diverse community voices.
More from Michelle →Reporter · Monday, November 2, 2026 at 7:42 PM · 1 min read
This plum crumble, made with the little dark plums called Italian, prune or purple, uses most of the same ingredients as my famous torte, but doesn't require a mixer -- a fork and fingers will do -- and contains bits of crystallized ginger and ground ginger. It has a crusty top with a bit of soft cake underneath, enrobing the plums.