Roasted plums with almonds

PLUMPERFECT While peaches, apricots, and nectarines may be ending their season and their flavor is fading, plums can still be baked with gorgeous fall spices to enhance them.| ANGELINA LARUE PHOTO
PLUMPERFECT While peaches, apricots, and nectarines may be ending their season and their flavor is fading, plums can still be baked with gorgeous fall spices to enhance them.| ANGELINA LARUE PHOTO

Most of my favorite desserts are those made with fruit. Maybe it’s a nutritional thing, making me feel less guilt.

Of course we can also do so much to take even fruit-filled desserts over the top that we cancel out the good nourishment. But a simple baked fruit will often suffice, and fix the craving for something sweet, while retaining its nutritional integrity. Baked apples always come to mind in…