Plum crumble
Leila Ahmed
Leila Ahmed
Reporter · Syracuse, NY
A graduate of the University at Buffalo, Leila has spent five years in journalism, previously working at a community-focused news outlet in Rochester, NY. She specializes in uncovering the diverse voices and cultural richness of Syracuse’s neighborhoods, bringing their stories to light.
More from Leila →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.