Plums Poached In Marsala

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   Preset oven to 180C (350F).

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   Cut plums in half and remove stones.

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   Place plums, cut side up, into a rectangular baking dish- corningware, pyrex or similar.

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   In a large jug, combine Marsala, vanilla, cinnamon, sugar and lemon rind.

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   Mix well then pour this mixture evenly over the plums.

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   Bake on the centre shelf of the oven for 40 minutes, turning plums over after 20 minutes.

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   Remove from oven and strain liquid into a small saucepan.

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   Remove the lemon rind and discard.

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   Make a paste with the arrowroot and a little water and add to the juice in the saucepan.

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    Place pan over a medium heat and cook, whisking constantly, until it reaches simmering point.

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    Simmer sauce for about 5 minutes until it is slightly thickened and glossy- it will thicken more as it cools.

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    Pour the liquid back over the plums.

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    Serve plums hot or cold with cream or ice-cream.

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

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