Buon Giorno!
Busy week here at Casa B- it seems like between doctors, sporting events, packing, and cooking for a sick friend, the hours are slipping away faster than I can keep up.
Just a quick post tonight- a special request from a dear friend who isn't feeling well prompted me to promise Panna Cotta. I've posted this recipe before here - it's a staple around here.
Today I decided to surprise her with some wonderful sweet plums, roasted with ginger and vanilla and served warm with the custard.
Enjoy!
Ginger Roasted Plums
6-7 ripe, firm plums
scant 1/4 cup sugar
finely grated zest of 1 lemon
1 TBLSP lemon juice
1 TBLSP liqueur (I used Galliano today, but dark rum, or Amaretto is good too)
1 1/2 tsp vanilla
1/4 tsp ground ginger
3-4 TBLSP crystallized ginger, slivered
pinch salt
Preheat oven to 425 degrees. Grease a baking dish with unsalted butter or baking spray. Combine all ingredients in a bowl and stir. Pour into baking dish and roast for 15- 20 minutes, stirring halfway through. Cool to lukewarm and serve with ice cream, custard, or panna cotta
As Always,
Buon Cibo, Buon Amici,
Pattie and Allie
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Patti - YUM!! Panna cotta is my favourite and you've just made it better by adding gingery plums. This one I have to try!
ReplyDeleteEliz x
That sounds wonderful! And aren't you good, with all you have going on to make some for your friend!
ReplyDeleteI can just feel the goodness in my cheeks! YUM! How nice of you with such a busy week too! :D
ReplyDeleteWhat a lovely dish to make for a friend. You are such a sweetie.
ReplyDeleteI think roasting fruit just brings out the best in it....serving it with that wonderful panna cotta, just floats in clouds of creamy perfection! The ginger is such a nice touch!
ReplyDeleteLove and prayers to both you and Allie
I've been thinking about Allie a lot and hoping all is well. You are so sweet to take care of a friend also with all you have going on. she is a lucky friend, indeed. This looks delicious!
ReplyDeleteOkay, so I was hoping to be the friend to get this but, that probably would be a long drive. I could meet you half way. LOL
ReplyDeleteThis looks wonderful. hope all is going a smooth as possible there! Take care!
Ginger, Plums AND Pannacotta! What a dear friend you are and what a LUCKY friend you have!
ReplyDeleteThose plums look delish, Pattie. And I love the addition of crystallized ginger, one of my favorite things. I'm sure you friend will enjoy this.
ReplyDeleteLooks great....very special friend and lucky!Thank you for sharing knowing how busy you are. Emelia
ReplyDeleteWhat a lovely dessert, Pattie. The use of ginger is close to inspired. This is a keeper for sure. It is hard to beat easy and delicious. Have a great day. Blessings...Mary
ReplyDeleteOH, we have a new restaurant in town that is making a chocolate panna cotta with hazelnuts on top. It is so good. I have never made panna cotta but this makes me want to try. I love ginger on anything. I am sure the combination is just killer. I love all of your recipes, they are all so unique and delicious.
ReplyDeleteI saw some Italian plums at the farmers msrket last week, I hope they are still there:D
ReplyDeleteYes I like this, plums, ginger and liquor, what a wonderful combination with panna cotta.
ReplyDeleteRegards,
Patricia