Active Time

　　15 min

　　Total Time

　　20 min

　　

Ingredients

Makes 4 servings

　　1/2 lb plums (about 2 medium), pitted and cut into 1/2-inch wedges

　　1 tablespoon sugar

　　1/4 teaspoon vanilla

　　1/8 teaspoon cinnamon

　　3 tablespoons water

　　2 cups (1 pint) fat-free mango sorbet

　　

Step 1

Preheat broiler. Toss plums with sugar, vanilla, and cinnamon in a 1 1/2- to 2-quart (9- to 10-inch round) gratin or other flameproof shallow dish (not glass). Let plums stand 5 minutes in dish to macerate.

　　

Step 2

Add water to dish and broil plums 6 to 8 inches from heat, gently stirring once or twice, until fruit is softened, 7 to 10 minutes. Serve fruit and juice from pan topped with sorbet.

　　Cooks' note:

　　Plums can be broiled 2 hours ahead and divided among serving dishes while still warm.