Beef Free Cinnamon-Walnut Baked Plums with Almonds

Baked plums are one of those desserts that feel far more impressive than the effort involved, and this version leans into warm spice and crunchy nuts in the best possible way. Ripe plums turn jammy and tender in the oven, their natural tartness mellowing into something almost caramel-like as the juices bubble up around the edges. A coating of maple syrup, cinnamon, and coconut oil goes on before baking, and then each cavity gets generously mounded with a spiced walnut-almond mixture that toasts to a golden, fragrant crunch. A whisper of ground ginger in the nut topping adds just enough warmth to make every bite feel a little unexpected. The whole thing comes together in a single baking dish, which means minimal cleanup and maximum reward. Finished with an optional drizzle of honey and served straight from the oven, it's the kind of naturally elegant dessert that works just as well on a weeknight as it does when you're trying to impress guests.

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