Honey-Roasted Plums with Thyme and Crème Fraîche

Sweet and aromatic plums roasted with honey, brown sugar, and fresh thyme, served with a dollop of creamy crème fraîche. This elegant dessert combines the natural sweetness of plums with herbaceous notes of thyme.

6 servings
13 min

Ingredients

  • ½ cup dark brown sugar
  • ¼ cup honey
  • 4 tablespoons unsalted butter
  • ½ cup fresh thyme sprigs
  • 6 large plums
  • ½ cup crème fraîche
  • 2 tablespoons fresh thyme sprigs

Cooking Instructions

  1. 1.

    Preheat oven to 475°F. Stir first 4 ingredients in large ovenproof nonstick skillet over high heat until butter melts. Cook 2 minutes, stirring constantly (mixture will bubble vigorously). Add plum halves, cut side down. Cook plums without stirring for 2 minutes. Turn plums over and transfer skillet to oven. Roast until caramel is deep brown, checking frequently to prevent burning, about 4 minutes.

    8 min

  2. 2.

    Divide plum halves among 6 plates. Spoon sauce from skillet over plums, leaving most of thyme sprigs behind. Drizzle plums with crème fraîche, garnish with additional thyme sprigs, and serve.

    5 min