Plums Roasted with Sloe Gin

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Ingredients

12 plums, halved and stoned

150ml sloe gin

Juice of 1 orange, plus a little extra

60g golden caster sugar

 

Method:

1. Preheat the oven to 200°C/fan180°C/gas 6. Put the plums in a large roasting tin, cut side up. Mix the gin and orange juice and pour over the fruit. Sprinkle with the sugar and bake for 15-20 minutes, until tender.

 

2. Using a slotted spoon, transfer to a large dish to cool. Put the roasting tin over a high heat on the hob. Bring to the boil and cook for 3-4 minutes or until reduced and syrupy. Cool, then pour over the cooled plums. Serve with shortbread and ice cream or clotted cream.