Lupin Free Ginger-Cardamom Plum Oat Crisp
Warm spiced plums bubbling beneath a golden, crumbly oat topping — this is the kind of dessert that makes a kitchen smell absolutely incredible. Fresh ginger and double-hit cardamom give the filling a bright, aromatic punch that pairs beautifully with the natural tartness of the plums, while a touch of cinnamon rounds everything out. The topping comes together with rolled oats, almond flour, and sliced almonds bound by maple syrup and coconut oil, so it bakes up irresistibly crunchy without any fuss. Lupin flour has quietly crept into a surprising number of baked goods and gluten-free products, but this crisp keeps things clean — every ingredient is straightforward and easy to verify. Arrowroot starch does the quiet work of thickening the jammy filling so it holds together beautifully when you scoop it out. Let it rest those ten minutes after baking and you'll be rewarded with a filling that's glossy, thick, and deeply fragrant rather than watery. Serve it warm on its own or with a scoop of your favorite frozen dessert for something that feels genuinely special.
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6 servings
For the filling
- 2 lbs fresh plums (about 8–10 medium), pitted and cut into ¾-inch wedges
- 3 tbsp maple syrup
- 1 tbsp fresh ginger, finely grated
- ½ tsp ground cardamom
- ¼ tsp ground cinnamon
- 1 tbsp arrowroot starch
For the topping
- 1 ½ cups rolled oats
- ½ cup almond flour
- ⅓ cup raw sliced almonds
- 3 tbsp maple syrup
- 3 tbsp coconut oil, melted
- ½ tsp ground cardamom
- ¼ tsp ground ginger
- ¼ tsp fine sea salt
Instructions
- 1
Preheat the oven to 375°F (190°C). Lightly grease a 9×13-inch baking dish (or equivalent 2-quart baking dish) with a small amount of coconut oil.
- 2
In a large mixing bowl, combine the plum wedges, 3 tbsp maple syrup, fresh ginger, 1/2 tsp cardamom, 1/4 tsp cinnamon, and arrowroot starch. Toss until the plums are evenly coated, then spread them in an even layer in the prepared baking dish.
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