Brandy Plums
These delicately indulgent Brandy Plums make a lovely dessert on a chill night; but you can also have them as an arvo treat. Even with the Brandy -it’s Friday!- they’re still one of your 5 a day!
Ingredients (serves 1):
1 1/2 tablespoon unsalted butter
2 Friar plums, rinsed
1 teaspoon Homemade Vanilla Extract
3 tablespoons packed light brown sugar
2 fluid ounces (4 tablespoons) good quality Brandy (like St. Rémy)
Melt butter in a small saucepan or skillet, over medium heat, watching carefully until it just turns brown.
Pit Friar plums, cut them in slices and add to the brown butter. Cook, stirring often with a wooden spoon, until they start softening. Stir in Vanilla Extract and brown sugar; cook, 1 minute, until sugar is melted. Then, stir in Brandy. Cook a couple of minutes more, until plums are a beautiful red hue and shiny with Brandy sauce.
Enjoy Brandy Plums warm, as is, or on top of Greek Yougurt or Hokey Pokey Ice Cream!