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Roasted Plums with Thyme and Brown Sugar

Tender roasted plums in a deliciously sweet and fragrant syrup. These Roasted Plums with Thyme and Brown Sugar are the perfect simple dessert. Served with fresh cream or vanilla ice cream they are delicious and so beautiful.

Prep Time
10 mins
Cook Time
10 mins
Total Time
25 mins
Servings: 4
Calories: 99 kcal
Course: Dessert
Cuisine: Australian

Ingredients

  • 6 plums underripe work best
  • ¼ cup brown sugar
  • 6 thyme sprigs
  • ½ cup water
  • pinch sea salt

Instructions

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  1. Pre-heat oven to 200ºC/400ºF.
  2. Cut each plum in half and carefully twist them apart.
  3. Use a spoon to gently remove the stone.
  4. Pull the tips from the end of the thyme and reserve for serving then place the thyme sprigs in the bottom of a roasting dish.
  5. Place the plum halves on top of the herbs cut side up.
  6. Sprinkle the brown sugar over the plums, then carefully pour the water around the plum.
  7. Roast for 15 minutes until the plums are soft and a rich syrup has collected in the bottom of the dish.
  8. To serve, spoon over a little syrup, add a spoonful of cream and a garnish of fresh thyme and the merest sprinkles of sea salt.

Nutrition Information

Calories 99kcal (5%) Carbohydrates 25g (8%) Sodium 5mg (0%) Potassium 182mg (5%) Fiber 1g (4%) Sugar 23g (46%) Vitamin A 415IU (8%) Vitamin C 11.8mg (13%) Calcium 23mg (2%) Iron 0.5mg (3%)

Nutrition Facts

Serving: 4Serving

Amount Per Serving

Calories 99

% Daily Value*

Calories 99kcal 5%
Carbohydrates 25g 8%
Sodium 5mg 0%
Potassium 182mg 4%
Fiber 1g 4%
Sugar 23g 46%
Vitamin A 415IU 8%
Vitamin C 11.8mg 13%
Calcium 23mg 2%
Iron 0.5mg 3%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.