
Juicy, jammy plums bubbling beneath a golden, crunchy topping — this fruit crisp is the kind of dessert that makes the whole kitchen smell incredible. The filling gets tossed with maple syrup, arrowroot starch, cinnamon, and a hint of ginger, which together create a glossy, lightly spiced sauce as everything bakes down. The topping is a satisfying mix of rolled oats, roughly chopped walnuts, almond flour, coconut oil, and more maple syrup — it clumps just enough to go beautifully crisp in the oven without a single egg in sight. Traditional crisps and crumbles often rely on butter and eggs to bind the topping, but here the coconut oil and almond flour do all that work naturally, so nothing feels like a compromise. The key move is keeping the topping loose rather than packed down, which lets heat circulate and turns every bite into a shatter of golden crunch over soft, bubbling fruit. It's the kind of recipe that works just as well for a casual weeknight treat as it does for a dinner party dessert. Let it rest for a few minutes after it comes out of the oven and the filling will thicken into something truly irresistible.
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Preheat the oven to 375°F (190°C). Lightly grease a 9-inch baking dish with a small amount of coconut oil.
In a large mixing bowl, toss the plum wedges with 3 tbsp maple syrup, arrowroot starch, 1 tsp cinnamon, and ground ginger until the fruit is evenly coated. Transfer to the prepared baking dish and spread into an even layer.
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