Artificial Food Coloring Free Dark Chocolate & Almond Baked Plums
Warm, jammy plums topped with a crunchy dark chocolate and almond crumble — this is the kind of dessert that feels indulgent without a single artificial shortcut. So many store-bought sweets and even packaged baking mixes sneak in synthetic dyes to boost visual appeal, but everything here gets its gorgeous color from real ingredients: deep purple plum flesh, rich 70% cacao chocolate, and golden toasted almonds. The topping comes together in one bowl, with coconut oil and maple syrup binding the crumble into something that bakes up beautifully caramelized and fragrant. A whisper of cinnamon and ginger in the mix gives the whole dish a warmly spiced backbone that pairs perfectly with the tart, softened fruit underneath. Once the plums come out of the oven bubbling and glossy, a light drizzle of honey takes it over the top. It's an elegant finish to any dinner, and you can feel genuinely good about every ingredient on the list.
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4 servings
For the plums
- 4 ripe but firm plums, halved and pitted
- 1 tbsp coconut oil, melted
- ½ tsp ground cinnamon
For the topping
- ½ cup raw almonds, roughly chopped
- 1 oz dark chocolate (70% cacao or higher), roughly chopped
- 2 tbsp almond flour
- 1 tbsp coconut oil, melted
- 1 tbsp maple syrup
- ¼ tsp ground ginger
- 1 pinch fine sea salt
For serving
- 1 tbsp 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.
- 2
Drizzle the melted coconut oil over the plums and sprinkle with the ground cinnamon. Toss gently to coat, then return the plums cut-side up.
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