Roasted Plums with Walnut Crunch

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   Preheat the oven to 400F.

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   Put the plums with the skin side down in an 8-inch square glass baking dish.

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   Cover a medium plate with cooking parchment.

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   Set aside.

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   In a small bowl, stir together the orange juice, 2 tablespoons brown sugar, and 1/2 teaspoon cinnamon until the sugar is dissolved.

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   Drizzle over the plums.

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   Stir to coat.

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   Roast for 20 minutes, or until the plums are hot and just tender, stirring gently halfway through.

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   Meanwhile, for the crunch, melt the margarine in a small ovenproof skillet over medium heat.

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    Stir in the remaining 2 tablespoons brown sugar.

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    Cook for 2 minutes, or until the sugar is dissolved, stirring frequently.

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    Stir in the walnuts and remaining 1/2 teaspoon cinnamon.

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    Add the oats, stirring to coat.

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    Cook for 1 minute, stirring frequently.

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    Bake the crunch for 5 minutes, or until the oats are toasted.

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    Remove the skillet from the oven.

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    Stir the crunch well.

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    Pour onto the plate with the cooking parchment.

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    Let stand for 8 to 10 minutes, or until cool.

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    Spoon the plums with juices into bowls.

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    Top each serving with about 3 tablespoons of the crunch.

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    You can make the walnut crunch up to three days in advance.

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    Prepare the crunch as directed and let it cool completely.

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    Store it in an airtight container at room temperature.

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    (Per serving)

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    Calories: 109

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    Total fat: 2.0g

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    Saturated: 0.0g

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    Trans: 0.0g

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    Polyunsaturated: 1.0g

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    Monounsaturated: 0.5g

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    Cholesterol: 0mg

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    Sodium: 10mg

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    Carbohydrates: 23g

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    Fiber: 2g

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    Sugars: 18g

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    Protein: 2g

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    Calcium: 18mg

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    Potassium: 220mg

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    1 fruit

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    1/2 other carbohydrate

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    1/2 fat

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.