Pan-fried Mirabelle plums by Laurent Mariotte

Ingredients

4 servings

• 500 g of mirabelle plums
• 20 g of unsalted butter
• 50 g of slivered almonds
• 2 tablespoons of acacia honey
• 2 sprigs of coriander
• 1 l of caramel ice cream or 2L

Steps

1. 1

   Preheat your oven to 190°C (375°F).

2. 2

   In a bowl, mix the sliced almonds with 1 tablespoon of acacia honey.

3. 3

   Spread onto a sheet of parchment paper and slide the sheet onto a baking tray.

4. 4

   Bake for 5 minutes. Upon removing from the oven, stir the caramelized almonds so they do not stick together.

5. 5

   Wash and pit the mirabelle plums. In a large frying pan, melt the butter and 1 tablespoon of honey. Add the halved mirabelle plums and sauté for 4 to 5 minutes, stirring occasionally.

6. 6

   Sprinkle with fresh coriander leaves.

7. 7

   Scoop the ice cream into your bowls, then cover with the pan-fried mirabelle plums. Sprinkle with caramelized almonds and serve immediately.