Chilled Roast Plum and Amaretti Crumble

Method

• Step 1
  Preheat oven to 180°C.
• Step 2
  Place plums cut side down with sugar, lemon juice and water in a baking dish and stir to combine. Allow to stand for 10 minutes.
• Step 3
  Place star anise and cinnamon with plums and cover dish with foil.
• Step 4
  Bake for 35 minutes or until plums are tender and just starting to collapse.
• Step 5
  Use a slotted spoon to transfer plums to a bowl. Place liquid along with star anise and cinnamon in a small saucepan and simmer 2 minutes or until syrupy, then pour over plums.
• Step 6
  Cool, then cover and refrigerate until ready to use.
• Step 7
  To make crumble, combine flour and cinnamon in a bowl.
• Step 8
  Add butter and rub into flour with your fingertips until the mixture resembles coarse breadcrumbs. Add the sugar and stir to combine.
• Step 9
  Spread onto an oven tray lined with baking paper. Bake for 15 minutes, or until golden brown, checking occasionally to ensure evenly cooked.
• Step 10
  Cool, then add crushed amaretti biscuits and stir to combine. Store in an airtight container.
• Step 11
  To make mascarpone custard, place mascarpone into a bowl and beat with a wooden spoon until smooth.
• Step 12
  Add custard and icing sugar and beat to combine. Divide plums and juice between 6 glasses. Top with mascarpone cream and sprinkle with crumble.
• Step 13
  Divide plums and juice between 6 glasses. Top with mascarpone cream and sprinkle with crumble.