Broiled Plums W/Mango Sorbet

Posted for Zaar World Tour 2005 Recipe from The Gourmet magazine Sept/2005 issue.

• Ready In: 20 mins
• Serves: 4

Ingredients

• 1⁄2 lb plum, pitted and cut into 1/2 inch wedges
• 1  tablespoon sugar
• 1⁄4 teaspoon vanilla
• 1⁄8 teaspoon cinnamon
• 3  tablespoons water
• 2  cups  mango sorbet

Directions

1. Preheat broiler. Toss plums with sugar, vanilla and cinnamon in a 1 1/2 to 2 quart gratin or other flame proof shallow dish.
2. Let plums stand for 5 minutes in dish to macerate.
3. 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.