
Juicy, jammy plums bubbling beneath a golden, crunchy topping ā this fruit crisp is the kind of dessert that makes the whole kitchen smell incredible. The filling leans on ripe plums tossed with maple syrup, arrowroot starch, cinnamon, and a hint of ginger, so every bite is warmly spiced and naturally sweet without any refined sugar. The topping brings together rolled oats, roughly chopped walnuts, almond flour, coconut oil, and more maple syrup into a clusters-and-crumbles situation that bakes up irresistibly crisp and deep golden brown. Keeping the topping loose rather than packed is the key move here ā that open texture is exactly what lets the heat circulate and create that satisfying crunch. This is the kind of recipe that works beautifully for a dinner party dessert or a cozy weeknight treat, and it comes together with nothing more than two bowls and a baking dish. Every ingredient is straightforward and plant-based, so there's no need to scan labels or worry about hidden animal-derived additives sneaking into your dessert. Let it rest just long enough for the filling to thicken, then serve it warm ā ideally with a generous scoop of something cold on top.
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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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