Maple-Ricotta Parfaits with Almonds & Plums

Ingredients

1 tablespoon butter
1/3 cup maple syrup, divided
6 black plums, pitted and sliced
1 1/4 cups part-skim ricotta cheese
1/2 cup sliced almonds, roasted

Directions

Heat butter in a sauté pan. Add 2 tablespoons maple syrup, and gently stir in plum slices. Cook on medium heat just until plums are soft and giving out some juice, but still holding their shape. Meanwhile, stir together 1/2 cup maple syrup and ricotta; set aside.

Divide 1/2 cup plum slices among 4 clear bowls or brandy glasses. Follow with ricotta, and then remaining plum slices. Drizzle with remaining maple syrup, and sprinkle with almonds. Serve.

To roast almonds:
Spread in an ungreased baking pan. Place in 350ºF oven and bake 10 minutes or until golden brown and fragrant; stir once or twice to assure even browning. Note that almonds will continue to roast slightly after removing from oven.

Nutritional Analysis

Per serving for 4 servings:

Calories	348
Total Fat	18g
Saturated Fat	6.3g
Monounsaturated Fat	8.3g
Polyunsaturated Fat	2.5g
Carbohydrate	38g
Protein	13g

Cholesterol	31mg
Fiber	3.4g
Calcium	272mg
Magnesium	67mg
Potassium	439mg
Sodium	117mg
Vitamin E	5.1mg*

*Total Alpha-Tocopherol Equivalents

Courtesy of the Almond Board of California

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