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Roasted Almond-Crusted Plums

PREP: 15 minutes

BAKE: 25 to 35 minutes

MAKES: 6 servings

6 large plums (4 to 5 ounces each), each cut in half and pitted

3 tablespoons butter or margarine, softened

1/3 cup packed brown sugar

1/4 cup all-purpose flour

1/3 cup sliced natural almonds

Preheat oven to 425 F. In shallow baking dish, arrange plums, cut side up, close together in one layer. In medium bowl, beat butter and brown sugar until smooth. Stir in flour until blended. Stir in almonds. Sprinkle mixture evenly over plums. Bake until plums are tender, 25 to 35 minutes.

• Each serving: About 204 calories, 2 g protein, 31 g carbohydrate, 9 g total fat (4 g saturated).