Ingredients for - Maple & star anise roasted plums

1. 700g plum , or a mix of plums, greengages and mirabelles
2. juice 2 large oranges
3. 3 star anise
4. 3-4 tbsp maple syrup
5. mascarpone or Greek yogurt, to serve

How to cook deliciously - Maple & star anise roasted plums

1 . Stage

Heat oven to 180C/fan 160C/gas 4. Arrange the plums in a single layer in a 1-litre gratin dish. Pour over orange juice, tuck star anise among the plums, drizzle over the maple syrup, then gently stir. Bake for 30-35 mins until the fruit is soft but not collapsed. Serve warm or cold with mascarpone or yogurt on the side.

2 . Stage

The roasted plums can be kept in the fridge for up to 3 days.