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 8×8 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.