Vanilla Roast Plums with Basil Mascarpone

Name: Vanilla Roast Plums with Basil Mascarpone
Yield: Serves 4
Ingredients: 150 g (5 oz) caster sugar; 8 large plums, halved and stones removed; 250 ml (8 fl oz) sweet white wine; ½ vanilla bean, split in half lengthways or ½ teaspoon natural vanilla essence

Preparation info

Serves
4

Difficulty
Easy

Appears in

A World in My Kitchen

By Peter Gordon

Published 2003

About

I admit to a fondness for roasting fruit; it intensifies the flavour and texture. This recipe works well with all stone fruits, although the cooking time may vary. As for the basil mascarpone, you’ll just have to try it.

Ingredients

½ vanilla bean, split in half lengthways or ½ teaspoon natural vanilla essence
8 large plums

Dessert
Gluten-free
Vegetarian

Method

Preheat oven to 200°C/400°F/Gas Mark 5. Place vanilla on the bottom of a baking dish, preferably ceramic, just large enough to hold all the fruit in one layer. Mix plums with half the caster sugar then place on top of vanilla, cut sides up. Drizzle wine over the plums and sprinkle with