Pretty Plum Parfaits

Ingredients

• 9-12 purple plums, sliced (2pounds)
• 1/2 cup red currant jelly
• 1/2 cup packed brown sugar
• 1 piece orange peel, strip (1 to 3 inches)
• 1 cinnamon stick (3 inches)
• 1 cup heavy whipping cream
• 1 tablespoon confectioners' sugar
• 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract

Directions

1. 1

   In a large heavy saucepan, combine the plums, jelly, brown sugar, orange peel, and cinnamon stick.

2. 2

   Bring to boil.

3. 3

   Reduce heat;.

4. 4

   simmer,uncovered, for 10 to 15 minutes or until plums are tender,stirring occasionally.

5. 5

   Remove from the heat;cool slightly.

6. 6

   Discard orange peel and cinnamon stick;coarsely mash plums.

7. 7

   Cover and refrigerate.

8. 8

   Just before serving, in a small bowl, beat cream until it begins to thicken.

9. 9

   Add sugar and vanilla; beat until peaks form.

10. 10

    Place about 1/4 cup plum mixture each in four chilled parfait glasses;.

11. 11

    top with 1/4 cup whipped cream.

12. 12

    Repeat layers.

13. 13

    Top with remaining plum mixture.

14. 14

    Garnish with a cookie, dollop of whipped cream and plum slice if desired.