MSG Free Cinnamon-Walnut Baked Plums with Almonds

Total time40 min

Prep time10 min

Cook time25 min

4.8

(19)

MSG Free Cinnamon-Walnut Baked Plums with Almonds

Warm, jammy plums topped with a golden, spiced nut crust — this dessert feels indulgent but comes together with nothing but whole, recognizable ingredients. Every component is naturally free of added flavor enhancers, so what you taste is purely the fruit, the warm spice, and the toasty crunch of walnuts and almonds. Cinnamon and ginger do all the heavy lifting here, coaxing deep, fragrant warmth out of the oven without a single processed shortcut. The coconut oil and maple syrup bind the nut topping into something almost caramel-like as it bakes, and the plum juices bubble up around the edges in the most satisfying way. A final drizzle of honey pulls everything together and makes it feel genuinely special. Serve it straight from the baking dish while it's still warm — it's the kind of effortless, crowd-pleasing dessert that looks far more impressive than the work involved.

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Ingredients

4 servings

For the plums

4 ripe but firm plums, halved and pitted
1 tbsp coconut oil, melted
1 tbsp maple syrup
½ tsp ground cinnamon

For the topping

½ cup raw walnuts, roughly chopped
¼ cup raw almonds, roughly chopped
1 tbsp maple syrup
½ tsp ground cinnamon
¼ tsp ground ginger
1 tbsp coconut oil, melted
1 pinch fine sea salt

For serving

1–2 tsp honey, for drizzling (optional)

Instructions

1
Preheat the oven to 375°F (190°C). Arrange the plum halves cut-side up in a 9x13-inch baking dish, fitting them snugly so they hold their shape.
2
Stir together the 1 tbsp melted coconut oil, 1 tbsp maple syrup, and 1/2 tsp ground cinnamon in a small bowl, then brush or spoon the mixture evenly over the cut faces of the plums.

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