Plums With Vanilla

By Amanda Hesser

Published September 25, 2001

Total Time
15 minutes
Rating
4(17)
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Ingredients

Yield:4 servings

  • 2 pounds small oval purple plums, pitted and thinly sliced

  • 2 tablespoons sugar

  • Grated zest of 1 lemon

  • ½ vanilla bean, seeds scraped

  • Vanilla ice cream, crème fraîche or yogurt sorbet, for serving

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Nutritional analysis per serving (4 servings)

38 grams carbs; 7 milligrams cholesterol; 171 calories; 1 gram monosaturated fat; 1 gram saturated fat; 3 grams fat; 4 grams fiber; 14 milligrams sodium; 2 grams protein; 33 grams sugar

Note: The information shown is Edamam’s estimate based on available ingredients and preparation. It should not be considered a substitute for a professional nutritionist’s advice.

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Preparation

  1. Step 1

    In a medium saucepan, combine plums, sugar, lemon zest, vanilla seeds and 2 tablespoons water. Place over medium heat, stirring occasionally, until plums give up their juice and soften, 5 to 10 minutes. Taste, and adjust seasoning, adding more sugar, lemon zest or vanilla if desired.

  2. Step 2

    Let cool 20 minutes. Serve with ice cream, crème fraîche or yogurt sorbet.

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Amy

This is simple and delicious! Highly recommended!!!

Elene

Add toasted sesame seeds

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