Plum Crisp

The flavoring of orange zest, and cloves with delicious plums is divine. The recommended 1/4 cup of sugar is perfect--not too sweet--and still lets the great flavor of the plums come through. The crisp topping, made optionally with ground almonds instead of rolled oats, is an enhancement, not a detraction as is true of other crisps I have made. The plums are just rinsed and quartered, so this is an unfussy, but very presentable, quick dessert to make. Serve with vanilla ice cream.