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Cardamom Vanilla Plum Crisp

This cardamom vanilla plum crisp is filled with juicy plums and topped with a crunchy oatmeal hazelnut topping. It’s the perfect sweet treat to end the day with a perfect hint of vanilla bean and cardamom flavor. 

This cardamom vanilla plum crisp is filled with juicy plums and topped with a crunchy oatmeal hazelnut topping. It's the perfect sweet treat to end the day with a perfect hint of vanilla bean and cardamom flavor. 

It’s crisp time! I’m so ready for fruit season that I could not wait to post this recipe. I actually made this crisp last year but ran out of time to post it SOOOOOO I’m posting it now. Plus posting this sends out all those “FOR THE LOVE OF EVERYTHING HOLY CAN IT JUST BE SPRING ALREADY” vibes. I mean, I know I have been complaining about the weather pretty much non-stop but I just need my windows open. Why can’t mother nature understand that?

Plus it snowed 6 inches yesterday. So rude.

This cardamom vanilla plum crisp is filled with juicy plums and topped with a crunchy oatmeal hazelnut topping. It's the perfect sweet treat to end the day with a perfect hint of vanilla bean and cardamom flavor. 

So while I can’t run away to somewhere warm I’m going to just stare at this dessert and imagine it’s warm. It’s the little things in life that bring small doses of happiness.

Now, onto things that do not make a total whiner. I finally hired a house cleaner so I no longer have to worry about the state of my bathroom when guests come over, I’m getting a quote to paint the whole house AND I had a fantastic customer service experience. To be honest, even with the snow on the ground it was a pretty good day.

Oh, and that customer service thing? Well, my most favorite sheets had a clearance sale and I bought the wrong size bottom sheet! I knew I couldn’t send them back because they were clearance BUT they told me if I donated the sheet they would send me the correct size! YES! One point for Brooklinen! Not only are their sheets amazing they are amazing!

And no. This is not a sponsored post. I buy this sheets with my hard earned cash money.

This cardamom vanilla plum crisp is filled with juicy plums and topped with a crunchy oatmeal hazelnut topping. It's the perfect sweet treat to end the day with a perfect hint of vanilla bean and cardamom flavor. 

Ok, back to this crisp. It’s packed full of fresh plums and mixed with vanilla bean paste and cardamom and then topped with the perfect crunchy rolled oats and hazelnut topping. It’s so good and even better when you eat it straight from the oven. Is there anything better than fresh warm crisp straight from the oven?

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Cardamom Vanilla Plum Crisp

This cardamom vanilla plum crisp is filled with juicy plums and topped with a crunchy oatmeal hazelnut topping. It's the perfect sweet treat to end the day with a perfect hint of vanilla bean and cardamom flavor. 

Yield: 8x8 dish

Prep Time: 10 minutes

Cook Time: 30 minutes

Total Time: 40 minutes

Ingredients:

For topping: 

  • 1/2 cup quick or old-fashioned oats
  • 1/3 cup dark brown sugar
  • 1/4 cup all-purpose flour
  • 1/4 cup chopped hazelnuts
  • 4 tablespoons unsalted butter, room temperature
  • 1 teaspoon cardamom
  • 1/2 teaspoon baking powder
  • Pinch kosher salt

For filling:

  • 1-1/2 pound plums, pitted and sliced
  • 3/4 cup dark brown sugar
  • 2 tablespoons all-purpose flour
  • 2 teaspoons vanilla bean paste

Directions:

Preheat oven to 425 degrees and spray an 8x8 baking dish with non-stick spray, set aside.

For topping:
Add all ingredients to a mixing bowl and mix together until crumbly and the butter is evenly distributed. Set aside.

For filling:
Mix all together and add to the prepared baking dish. Top with oat topping and bake for about 25-30 minutes or until the topped is browned and the fruit is tender.

Serve warm or room temperature.

Brandy

About Brandy!

I am a food lover and recipe developer bringing you delicious recipes that taste great and are easy to make! My food is inspired by travels around the world and my love of flavorful food. A list of things that make me happy: cats, Coke Zero, houseplants, and travel. Read more...

Ms. Ozrelic

Thursday 15th of November 2018

I made this dish at the end of summer and it was ABSOLUTELY FANTASTIC, do you think it’d work with frozen peaches? Thawed, of course. Thanks!

nutmegnanny

Wednesday 5th of December 2018

Hello Ms. Ozrelic! Yes, thawed frozen peaches would work perfect!

June

Thursday 12th of April 2018

This looks great! Did you peel the plums or just slice and pit?

nutmegnanny

Monday 16th of April 2018

Hi June! I just sliced and pit. I don't typically peel because I'm lazy, hahaha.

Michelle @ The Complete Savorist

Thursday 5th of April 2018

Sounds like something that would be gone real fast at a family gathering! Sounds amazing!

eat good 4 life

Wednesday 4th of April 2018

I haven't seen plums in the market just yet but I will look harder next time I go. I am totally in the mood for this.

Sabrina B

Wednesday 4th of April 2018

a nice way to break my diet, in a good way since I can every once in awhile, thank you for this recipe!

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