Plums, with their sweet and tangy flavor, can be incorporated into a ketogenic diet in moderation. This article explores various keto-friendly plum recipes, from upside-down cakes to crisps and pies, offering a range of options for those seeking a delicious and guilt-free dessert.
Keto Plum Upside-Down Cake
This recipe reimagines the classic upside-down cake with a keto-friendly twist, using plums instead of high-carb pineapple. It's a simple-to-make, low-carb, and yummy dessert that showcases the caramelized goodness of plums.
Ingredients
- 8 tbsp (1 stick) Butter, melted & divided
- ½ cup low-carb brown sugar sweetener OR use coconut sugar for paleo
- 5 Plums, halved, pitted, and sliced into wedges
- 1 ⅓ cups almond flour - blanched
- ⅓ cup low carb white/granulated sugar sweetener or use coconut sugar for paleo
- 1 ½ tsp baking powder
- ½ tsp Ceylon cinnamon
- ¼ tsp Sea Salt
- 2 Eggs
- ¼ cup unsweetened almond milk or coconut milk
- 1 tsp Vanilla Extract
Directions
- Preheat the oven to 350 F (177 C) and spray a 9-inch round cake pan with coconut oil spray.
- Add 5 tablespoons of the melted butter and the brown sweetener to the cake pan and stir to combine.
- Arrange plum slices in a spiral formation on top of the sauce. Set aside.
- In a large mixing bowl combine: almond flour, low carb sweetener, baking powder, cinnamon, and salt.
- In a medium bowl, whisk the remaining 3 tablespoons of melted butter and almond milk. Add eggs and vanilla extract and whisk until combined
- Add wet ingredients to dry ingredients and mix until smooth.
- Spoon batter evenly over plums and spread the cake batter to cover.
- Bake cake for 35 minutes or until golden brown and a toothpick inserted into the center of the cake comes out clean.
- Remove from the oven and let cool in the pan for 30 minutes.
- Using a knife placed between the cake and the slide of the pan to slide around and loosen cake from the pan.
- Place a platter over the top of the cake pan and invert (turn upside down) cake pan. Let stand for 5 minutes and gently lift off the cake pan.
- Serve cake warm with whipped heavy cream or a small scoop of low carb ice cream.
Tips and Variations
- Sweetener: You can substitute the brown sweetener with a regular granular low-carb sweetener for both the cake batter and the caramelized fruit bottom.
- Frozen Plums: Frozen, defrosted plums can be used in the recipe.
- Plum Design: Create any design you like with the plum slices, keeping in mind that intricate designs may involve overlapping and require more plums.
Keto Vienna Plum Cake
This recipe creates a sweet and dense vanilla almond cake with tangy, juicy plums baked into the top. It's a show-stopping dessert that's also easy to make.
Ingredients
- High quality blanched almond flour
- Sweetener
- Coconut palm sugar
- Vanilla almond cake
- Plums
Tips and Variations
- For a fully Paleo version, you can replace the sweetener with coconut palm sugar or the sweetener of your choice.
- For the best results I recommend using a high quality blanched almond flour, preferably a super fine grind - if you use a course almond meal, it will still taste good but it will have a much heavier texture.
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 375ºF (190ºC) and put almond flour and baking powder in a bowl.
- Layer the bottom of the prepared baking pan with plum slices: Start on the outside, working your way to the center. Put the slices closely next to each other, not on top of each other.
- Once you’ve covered the bottom, use the remaining pieces to plug as many “holes” as you can. In other words, cut tiny pieces of plum and put them into as many gaps between plum slices as possible.
- Bake the keto plum cake at 375ºF (190ºC) for about 30-40 minutes or until the cake is golden on top and an inserted toothpick comes out clean.
- Let the cake cool in pan for 10 minutes.
Keto Plum Crisp
This simple plum crisp recipe features honey-sweetened summer plums and a gluten-free oat and almond meal topping. Ginger and pistachios add an extra layer of flavor.
Ingredients
- Plums
- Oats
- Almond flour
- Pistachios
- Honey
- Ginger
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 350 degrees Fahrenheit.
- To prepare the plums, you don’t need to peel them.
- In a medium mixing bowl, stir together the oats, almond flour, pistachios, sugar, ginger and salt.
- Mix in the melted butter and yogurt.
- Bake for 40 to 50 minutes, or until the filling is bubbling around the edges and the top is lightly golden.
- Let the crisp rest for 5 to 10 minutes before serving.
- Serve with vanilla ice cream or plain yogurt.
Tips and Variations
- Nut-Free Option: Omit the sliced almonds and use ¾ cup whole wheat flour and ¾ cup oats instead of the almond meal and oats specified above. Note that this will no longer be gluten-free.
- Fruit Substitutions: Substitute another stone fruit for some or all of the plums, like peaches, nectarines, or cherries.
- Nut Variations: You can substitute any nuts for the pistachios.
Keto Plum Pie
This rustic keto plum pie is a delightful way to enjoy seasonal plums while staying within a low-carb lifestyle. The combination of plums, cinnamon, ginger, rum, and vanilla creates a warm and comforting dessert.
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Ingredients
- Plums
- Ground almonds
- Sweetener
- Rum essence
- Vanilla
- Zest of lemon
- Cinnamon
- Powdered ginger
- Nutmeg
- Eggs
- Baking powder
- Coconut flour
- Butter
Instructions
- Prepare plums. Cut them in halves and remove stones.
- Preheat oven to 180 C with fan.
- Whisk melted butter with sweetener, rum, vanilla, zest of lemon, pinch of salt, cinnamon and optional spices like pinch of powdered ginger and nutmeg.
- Add eggs and continue to whisk until mixture smooth and glossy.
- Whisk in baking powder, ground almonds or almond meal and coconut flour until you get nice mixture.
- Butter pie pan and sprinkle with ground almonds.
- Pour the mixture into prepared pie pan.
- Place plum halves on top.
- Optionally you can put some blanched almond slices on top.
- Bake keto plum cake for 20 minutes or until baked.
- Serve plum pie as a dessert or breakfast with a cup of tea or coffee. You can add 1 TBS of sour cream on top of your slice.
Tips and Variations
- Almonds: Roast the almonds on a hot pan for a minute and grind them for a more delicious flavor.
- Spices: Experiment with different spices to find your favorite combination.
- Serving: Add a generous spoonful of sour cream on top of your slice.
- Paleo Version: For a paleo version, you can use honey as a sweetener.
- Frozen Plums: You can use frozen plums, just be sure that there is no ice on them.
Baked Plums with Ginger and Orange
This recipe offers a simple and speedy treat, perfect for showcasing the flavors of plums, ginger, and orange.
Ingredients
- 5 firm plums, pitted (330 g/ 11.6 oz)
- 2-inch ginger, peeled (18 g/ 0.6 oz)
- 1/2 tsp cinnamon
- Zest of 1 large organic orange
- 1-2 tbsp water
- 10-15 drops liquid stevia, or to taste
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 375 F (190 C fan assisted).
- Wash the plums.
- Slice in half and remove the stones.
- Cut into segments. Roughly 8 segments per plum and place on a baking tray.
- Peel the ginger, grate and place in a bowl.
- Zest the orange. Add to the bowl with the ginger, cinnamon and water.
- Rearrange the plums on the baking tray, flesh side down so the plums don’t overlap.
- Bake in the oven for about 20 minutes. If your plums are riper they will need less cooking time, approximately 10 minutes in total.
- Remove from the oven and serve warm or cold, your choice, with coconut or Greek yoghurt.
Tips and Variations
- It’s preferable that the plums are slightly underripe, otherwise they will over cook and fall apart.
Keto Plum Curd
This recipe transforms plums into a rich and buttery curd, perfect for those following a keto diet. It's a delightful alternative to lemon curd, offering a unique and flavorful experience.
Tips and Variations
- Add a stick of Ceylon cinnamon or a vanilla bean to the plums while they’re simmering for added flavor.
- Experiment with other spices like star anise.
- Use sour plums and adjust the amount of sweetener accordingly.
- Powdered sweetener (erythritol) is recommended to avoid a gritty texture.
- Salted butter is recommended to round out the flavors.
General Considerations for Keto Plum Recipes
- Plum Selection: Opt for plums that are slightly firm for the best results. If your plums are very ripe and juicy, drain them with a sieve to remove excess juice. Also, if your plums are on the sweet side, feel free to adjust the amount of sweetener.
- Carb Count: Plums contain only 9.6 g of NET Carbs in 100 g.
- Moderation: While plums can be included in a keto diet, it's essential to consume them in moderation due to their carbohydrate content.
- Sweeteners: When cooking the plums, be sure that the liquid has evaporated almost completely.
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