Roasted Plums with Walnut Crunch

Name: Roasted Plums with Walnut Crunch
Yield: Serves 8; 1/2 cup fruit and 1 1/2 tablespoons crunch per serving
Ingredients: 2 pounds plums, any color or combination, quartered; 1/3 cup fresh orange juice; 2 tablespoons packed light brown sugar; 1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon; 2 teaspoons light tub margarine; 2 tablespoons packed light brown sugar; 2 tablespoons chopped walnuts, dry-roasted; 1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon; 1/3 cup uncooked rolled oats

January 26, 2012

Is this recipe for a side dish or a dessert? It’s your call—either way provides a serving of fruit for each diner. You might want to make a double batch of the walnut crunch and use the extra to top fat-free yogurt or hot cereal for breakfast.

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