Vegan Plum Crisp
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Vegan Plum Crisp
Description
The Vegan Plum Crisp recipe starts by placing chopped, pitted plums in a greased baking dish and mixing them with a portion of brown sugar to balance inherent tartness. The crisp topping is prepared by blending all-purpose flour, quick oats, salt, warming spices including allspice and cinnamon, melted vegan butter, and vanilla extract. This mixture is spread evenly over the plums and sprinkled with extra brown sugar if desired, which caramelizes during baking.
While baking at 350°F (175°C) for about 40 minutes, the plums soften releasing juices beneath a golden, crisp topping enriched with oats. The contrast of tender fruit and crumbly topping gives texture diversity. The use of vegan butter keeps the topping moist yet crisp without dairy ingredients. The dessert balances sweetness according to plum tartness, with sugar amounts adjustable.
This crisp is best eaten fresh but can be stored in the refrigerator in an airtight container for up to three days without losing quality. Serving it with vegan vanilla ice cream adds creaminess and complements the warm spices and juicy fruit.
Ingredients
- 15 plum ripe, pitted, chopped
- ¾ cup brown sugar plus more for sprinkling on top
- ½ cup all-purpose flour
- ½ cup quick oats
- ½ teaspoon salt
- ½ teaspoon allspice
- ¼ teaspoon cinnamon
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- ½ cup vegan butter melted
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F and grease a baking 8x8 dish.
- Place the chopped plums in the prepared baking dish and mix in ¼ of the brown sugar.
- In a separate bowl, combine the flour, oats, salt, allspice, cinnamon, vanilla, and melted butter. Mix until well-combined.
- Spoon the oat mixture onto the plums and spread evenly. Sprinkle with more brown sugar (optional).
- Place in the oven and bake for 40 minutes.
Notes
- Adjust brown sugar between ½ cup and 1 cup depending on plum tartness.
- Taste fresh plums before deciding sugar amount to balance sweetness.
- Serve warm with vegan vanilla ice cream for enhanced flavor contrast.
- Store leftovers in an airtight container refrigerated for up to three days.
Nutrition Information
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Serving: 8servings
Amount Per Serving
Calories 283 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 283kcal | 14% |
| Carbohydrates | 44g | 15% |
| Protein | 2g | 4% |
| Fat | 11g | 17% |
| Saturated Fat | 2g | 10% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 3g | 18% |
| Monounsaturated Fat | 5g | 25% |
| Trans Fat | 2g | 100% |
| Sodium | 529mg | 22% |
| Potassium | 256mg | 5% |
| Fiber | 3g | 12% |
| Sugar | 33g | 66% |
| Vitamin A | 429IU | 9% |
| Vitamin C | 12mg | 13% |
| Calcium | 33mg | 3% |
| Iron | 1mg | 6% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
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