Spicy Roasted Plums (Diabetic)

Ingredients

• 6 medium red plums or purple plums
• 1/2 cup unsweetened pineapple juice or apple juice
• 3 tablespoons packed brown sugar (divided)
• 1/2 teaspoon cinnamon
• 1/4 teaspoon cardamom
• 1/8 teaspoon cumin
• 1 pinch nutmeg
• 1/3 cup light sour cream or nonfat sour cream
• 2 tablespoons slivered almonds
• cooking spray

Directions

1. 1

   Preheat oven to 450 degrees. Prepare a two-quart baking dish with a good cooking of cooking spray.

2. 2

   Prepare plums by slicing in half and removing pits. Place in the baking pan cut side up.

3. 3

   Combine juice, 2 tablespoons of brown sugar and the spices in a small bowl. Drizzle spiced juice over the plums.

4. 4

   Bake the fruit for 20 minutes or until the plums are tender. Note that actual cooking time will vary according to the ripeness of the fruit.

5. 5

   While the fruit is baking, toast the almonds lightly in a dry non-stick skillet. Just a minute or so until the nuts just begin to release their aroma and take on a bit of color.

6. 6

   In a small bowl combine the sour cream with the last tablespoon of brown sugar.

7. 7

   Place plum halves in a serving bowl. Dot with sour cream and sprinkle of almonds.