Roasted Plums with Walnut Crunch
- 2 pounds plums, any color or combination, quartered
- 1/3 cup fresh orange juice
- 2 tablespoons packed light brown sugar
- 1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon
- 2 teaspoons light tub margarine
- 2 tablespoons packed light brown sugar
- 2 tablespoons chopped walnuts, dry-roasted
- 1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon
- 1/3 cup uncooked rolled oats
- Preheat the oven to 400F.
- Put the plums with the skin side down in an 8-inch square glass baking dish.
- Cover a medium plate with cooking parchment.
- Set aside.
- In a small bowl, stir together the orange juice, 2 tablespoons brown sugar, and 1/2 teaspoon cinnamon until the sugar is dissolved.
- Drizzle over the plums.
- Stir to coat.
- Roast for 20 minutes, or until the plums are hot and just tender, stirring gently halfway through.
- Meanwhile, for the crunch, melt the margarine in a small ovenproof skillet over medium heat.
- Stir in the remaining 2 tablespoons brown sugar.
- Cook for 2 minutes, or until the sugar is dissolved, stirring frequently.
- Stir in the walnuts and remaining 1/2 teaspoon cinnamon.
- Add the oats, stirring to coat.
- Cook for 1 minute, stirring frequently.
- Bake the crunch for 5 minutes, or until the oats are toasted.
- Remove the skillet from the oven.
- Stir the crunch well.
- Pour onto the plate with the cooking parchment.
- Let stand for 8 to 10 minutes, or until cool.
- Spoon the plums with juices into bowls.
- Top each serving with about 3 tablespoons of the crunch.
- You can make the walnut crunch up to three days in advance.
- Prepare the crunch as directed and let it cool completely.
- Store it in an airtight container at room temperature.
- (Per serving)
- Calories: 109
- Total fat: 2.0g
- Saturated: 0.0g
- Trans: 0.0g
- Polyunsaturated: 1.0g
- Monounsaturated: 0.5g
- Cholesterol: 0mg
- Sodium: 10mg
- Carbohydrates: 23g
- Fiber: 2g
- Sugars: 18g
- Protein: 2g
- Calcium: 18mg
- Potassium: 220mg
- 1 fruit
- 1/2 other carbohydrate
- 1/2 fat
combination, orange juice, brown sugar, ground cinnamon, margarine, brown sugar, walnuts, ground cinnamon, rolled oats
Taken from www.epicurious.com/recipes/food/views/roasted-plums-with-walnut-crunch-392005 (may not work)