Dessert of plums baked with rhubarb
4 servings
30 minutes
This exquisite European dessert combines the sweetness of baked plums with the tartness of rhubarb, creating a harmony of flavors and textures. Historically, rhubarb was used in European cuisine to add freshness and a slight tartness to desserts, while baking brings out its rich aroma. Orange juice and zest fill the dish with citrus notes, while cinnamon and vanilla provide a warm and cozy scent. Serving it with vanilla ice cream and crunchy pistachios adds tenderness and sophistication. This dessert is perfect as a conclusion to a light lunch or as a festive treat that delights with its rich flavor and elegant appearance.
1
Preheat the oven to 180 degrees.
2
Cut the plums in half and remove the pits.
- Plums: 8 pieces
3
Cut the ends and stems of the rhubarb and slice into 4 cm pieces.
- Rhubarb: 400 g
4
Peel the oranges and squeeze the juice.
- Oranges: 2 pieces
5
In a baking dish, place plums, rhubarb, a stick of cinnamon, whole vanilla pods, add zest, and pour in orange juice. It's best to choose a dish so that all ingredients fit in one layer and are submerged in juice. Sprinkle sugar on top.
- Plums: 8 pieces
- Rhubarb: 400 g
- Cinnamon sticks: 1 piece
- Vanilla pod: 2 pieces
- Oranges: 2 pieces
- Brown sugar: 3 tablespoons
6
Bake for 20 minutes until the plums and rhubarb are soft.
7
Remove from the oven and let it cool slightly.
8
Serve with a scoop of vanilla ice cream sprinkled with crushed pistachios.
- Vanilla ice cream: 100 g
- Green pistachios: to taste