Maple & star anise roasted plums

• plum↗700g g

  or a mix of plums, greengages and mirabelles

• juice 2 large oranges
• star anise3
• maple syrup↗3-4 tbsp tbsp
• mascarpone↗

  or Greek yogurt, to serve

Step-by-step instructions

1. 1

   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. 2

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