Hot Spiced Fruit with Ice Cream

Plums simmered with warm spices and sugar until soft, served hot over cold vanilla ice cream for a simple dessert.

Estimated Nutrition

Per Serving Total
Calories 355.1 kcals 1420.5 kcals
Carbohydrates 53.8 grams 215.1 grams
Fat 14.6 grams 58.4 grams
Protein 4.6 grams 18.2 grams
Cook Time
7 mins
Produces
4 people
Allergies
Vegetarian
Vegan
Dairy Free
Gluten Free

Ingredients

BakingIngredients
25
g
Caster Sugar
Unrefined caster or granulated sugar, good sprinkling
25
g
Muscovado Sugar
Light muscovado sugar, good sprinkling
Dairy
500
ml
Vanilla Ice Cream
Good quality, to serve
Fruits
400
g
Plums
English plums, stalks removed
NutsSeeds
4
piece
Cloves
Whole
1
stick
Cinnamon
Whole stick
1
leaf
Bay Leaf
Fresh

Steps

  • Place the whole plums into a large shallow pan over a medium heat and sprinkle with both types of sugar.
  • Add enough water to cover the fruit halfway, then add the cloves, cinnamon stick, and bay leaf.
  • Bring to a simmer, cover with a lid, and cook for 6 to 7 minutes until the plums soften.
  • Serve cold ice cream in bowls, topped with the hot plums and cooking juices.