Broiled Plums with Mango Sorbet

Sweet and juicy plums broiled with warm spices and vanilla, served with refreshing mango sorbet for a light and elegant dessert.

4 servings
15 min

Ingredients

  • ½ lb plums
  • 1 tablespoon sugar
  • ¼ teaspoon vanilla
  • teaspoon cinnamon
  • 3 tablespoons water
  • 2 cups mango sorbet

Cooking Instructions

  1. 1.

    Preheat broiler. Toss plums with sugar, vanilla, and cinnamon in a 1 1/2- to 2-quart (9- to 10-inch round) gratin or other flameproof shallow dish (not glass). Let plums stand 5 minutes in dish to macerate.

    5 min

  2. 2.

    Add water to dish and broil plums 6 to 8 inches from heat, gently stirring once or twice, until fruit is softened, 7 to 10 minutes. Serve fruit and juice from pan topped with sorbet.

    10 min