Black Pepper Free Dark Chocolate & Almond Baked Plums
Warm, jammy plums topped with a dark chocolate and almond crumble ā this dessert feels indulgent but comes together with a handful of wholesome ingredients. The plums soften beautifully in the oven, their natural sweetness concentrating as the juices bubble up around the edges of the dish. The crumble topping is where things get really exciting: chopped raw almonds, rich 70% dark chocolate, almond flour, maple syrup, and a whisper of ground ginger all clump together into something that bakes up golden and slightly crisp. A pinch of sea salt ties everything together and makes the chocolate sing. For anyone navigating spice sensitivities, this recipe is a genuine treat ā warming flavor comes from cinnamon and ginger rather than any peppercorns, so there's no need to scrutinize labels or swap anything out. Finish with a drizzle of honey straight from the baking dish and serve it warm for a dessert that looks far more impressive than the effort involved.
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4 servings
For the plums
- 4 ripe but firm plums, halved and pitted
- 1 tbsp coconut oil, melted
- Ā½ tsp ground cinnamon
For the topping
- Ā½ 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
- Ā¼ tsp ground ginger
- 1 pinch fine sea salt
For serving
- 1 tbsp honey, for drizzling (optional)
Instructions
- 1
Preheat the oven to 375Ā°F (190Ā°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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