Macedonian Baked Plums with Walnuts
A simple yet elegant dessert or snack from North Macedonia, featuring ripe plums baked until tender and sweet, complemented by the crunch of walnuts and a hint of honey.
Prep Time15 minutes
Cook Time25 minutes
Total Time40 minutes
Servings4
DifficultyEasy
🧂 Ingredients
- 8 medium Ripe plums(halved and pitted)
- 50 g Walnuts(roughly chopped)
- 2 tbsp Honey
- 0.5 tsp Cinnamon
- 1 tbsp Butter(melted, optional)
👨🍳 Instructions
- 1
Preheat your oven to 180°C (350°F).
- 2
Arrange the halved and pitted plums in a baking dish, cut-side up.
- 3
In a small bowl, combine the chopped walnuts, honey, and cinnamon. If using, stir in the melted butter.
- 4
Spoon the walnut mixture into the hollows of the plum halves.
- 5
Bake for 20-25 minutes, or until the plums are tender and slightly caramelized.
- 6
Serve warm, optionally with a drizzle of extra honey or a dollop of yogurt.
💡 Pro Tips
- ✓Use firm but ripe plums for best results.
- ✓If plums are not very sweet, you can add a little more honey.
- ✓For a richer flavor, add a pinch of nutmeg to the walnut mixture.
🔄 Variations
- Add a few drops of vanilla extract to the walnut mixture.
- Serve with a scoop of vanilla ice cream for a more decadent dessert.