Carrageenan Free Cinnamon-Walnut Plum Oat Crisp

Juicy, jammy plums bubbling beneath a golden, crunchy topping is one of those desserts that feels both rustic and a little bit special. The filling gets tossed with maple syrup, arrowroot starch, cinnamon, and ginger before it even hits the oven, so by the time it's done, the fruit has transformed into something deeply fragrant and lightly thickened. The topping — rolled oats, roughly chopped walnuts, almond flour, coconut oil, and a pinch of sea salt — clumps together just enough to crisp beautifully without turning dense or heavy. Every single ingredient here is whole and straightforward, which means you're not navigating any of the processed thickeners or stabilizers that sneak into store-bought desserts and packaged baking mixes. Carrageenan, a common additive in dairy alternatives and some pre-made products, has no place in this recipe because nothing here needs it — just real fruit, real nuts, and pantry staples doing all the work. Let it rest for ten minutes after baking and the filling tightens up into that perfect saucy consistency that makes every scoop worth the wait.

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