Caffeine Free Ginger-Cardamom Baked Plums with Almonds
Warm, jammy plums straight from the oven are one of those simple pleasures that feel far more indulgent than the effort involved. A honey-and-olive-oil glaze spiked with fresh ginger, cardamom, and cinnamon soaks into the fruit as it roasts, coaxing out deep, caramelized sweetness with just the right amount of spice. Chopped raw almonds go in partway through, toasting up golden and fragrant right alongside the softening plums for a little crunch in every bite. A finishing hit of lemon zest lifts the whole dish and keeps it from feeling too heavy. Everything here is naturally free of caffeine ā no chocolate, no tea extracts, no hidden stimulants to second-guess ā just fruit, warm spices, and pantry staples working beautifully together. Serve these straight from the baking dish with the pan juices spooned over the top, and they're equally at home as a relaxed dessert or a luxurious weekend brunch addition.
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4 servings
- 4 ripe but firm plums, halved and pitted
- 2 tbsp honey
- 1 tbsp extra virgin olive oil
- 1 tsp fresh ginger, finely grated
- Ā½ tsp ground cardamom
- Ā¼ tsp ground cinnamon
- ā tsp fine sea salt
- Ā¼ cup raw almonds, roughly chopped
- 1 tsp lemon zest (optional)
Instructions
- 1
Preheat the oven to 400Ā°F (205Ā°C). Arrange the plum halves cut-side up in a 9x13-inch baking dish, fitting them snugly in a single layer.
- 2
In a small bowl, whisk together the honey, olive oil, grated ginger, cardamom, cinnamon, and salt until combined. Spoon the mixture evenly over the cut surfaces of the plums.
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