Slow roast plums on toast

Serves 4

• 400g ripe plums
• 50g butter
• 3 tbsp Demerara sugar
• 0 thick toast
• 0 cream

Step 1
Set the oven to 200C/gas mark 6.

Step 2
Halve the plums and remove their stones.

Step 3
Melt the butter in a roasting or flame-proof baking dish over a moderate heat.

Step 4
Add the sugar and let it bubble.

Step 5
Add the plums and toss gently to coat them with the butter and sugar.

Step 6
Bake for 20 minutes till soft and tender.

Step 7
Toast the bread lightly on both sides.

Step 8
Slide into the baking tin and spoon over the plums and their cooking juices.

Step 9
Give a final blast in the oven for 5 minutes for the juices to soak into the toast and serve in bowls, the juices spooned over and, if you wish, cream.