Zwetschgenwähe - The Traditional Swiss Fall Dessert You Need to Try

butter

🥗Healthier: coconut oil

💰Cheaper: margarine

Coconut oil provides a dairy-free option with a similar texture.

sugar

🥗Healthier: honey

💰Cheaper: brown sugar

Honey adds natural sweetness while brown sugar is often less expensive.

milk

🥗Healthier: almond milk

💰Cheaper: water

Almond milk is a lower-calorie alternative, while water can reduce costs.

vanilla extract

🥗Healthier: vanilla bean

💰Cheaper: vanilla essence

Vanilla bean enhances flavor naturally, while essence is often cheaper.

Preheat the oven to 180°C (350°F).

Wash and slice the plums in half, removing the pits.

In a mixing bowl, combine flour, baking powder, and salt.

In another bowl, cream together butter and sugar until light and fluffy.

Add eggs one at a time, mixing well after each addition.

Stir in milk, vanilla extract, and cinnamon until combined.

Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet mixture, mixing until just combined.

Spread the batter evenly in a greased tart pan.

Arrange the plum halves on top of the batter, cut side up.

Bake in the preheated oven for 40-45 minutes until golden brown.

Allow to cool slightly before serving.

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