Oats Free Ginger-Cardamom Baked Plums with Almonds
Warm, jammy plums roasted with honey and aromatic spices make for a dessert that feels far more luxurious than the effort involved. The combination of fresh ginger, cardamom, and cinnamon creates a fragrant, almost perfumed glaze that caramelizes beautifully around the edges as the fruit softens in the oven. Chopped raw almonds go in partway through, toasting up golden and crunchy against the silky plum flesh ā a textural contrast that makes every bite genuinely exciting. A finishing hit of lemon zest lifts the whole dish and keeps the sweetness from feeling heavy. Every single ingredient here is naturally free from oats and grain-based fillers, so there's no label-reading anxiety ā just straightforward, wholesome produce and pantry staples. It works equally well as an elegant dinner party dessert spooned over yogurt or ice cream, or as a quietly indulgent weekend breakfast. The pan juices alone are worth every minute of roasting time.
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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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