Lactose Free Cinnamon-Walnut Plum Oat Crisp

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 its silky body from arrowroot starch rather than anything dairy-based, and a touch of maple syrup, cinnamon, and ginger coaxes out every bit of the plums' natural sweetness. The topping leans on rolled oats, roughly chopped walnuts, and almond flour bound together with coconut oil and more maple syrup, so it bakes up beautifully crisp without a single drop of butter. That's actually the quiet genius here — traditional crisps almost always call for cold butter worked into the topping, but coconut oil does the job just as well and keeps the whole dish completely free of dairy. Every component is straightforward and pantry-friendly, which means you can pull this together on a weeknight or dress it up for a dinner party without any stress. Let it rest for a few minutes after it comes out of the oven so the filling tightens up, then scoop it into bowls and enjoy it exactly as it is — no ice cream required, though a coconut-based scoop alongside would be absolutely no one's loss.

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