Honey-Roasted Plums with Thyme and Crème Fraîche - PCOS-Friendly Recipe
Nutrition per Serving
Ingredients
- 1/2 cup (packed) dark brown sugar
- 1/4 cup honey
- 4 tablespoons (1/2 stick) unsalted butter
- 1/2 cup fresh thyme sprigs
- 6 large assorted ripe but firm plums (about 2 pounds), halved, pitted
- Crème fraîche
- Additional fresh thyme sprigs
Instructions
- 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.
- 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.
PCOS-Friendly Foods in This Recipe
This recipe contains the following foods that may benefit PCOS management: Honey.
Honey, often hailed as a superfood, possesses a wealth of nutritional benefits that make it a valuable addition to a balanced diet. With a glycemic index (GI) of 55 for one tablespoon, honey is considered a moderate GI food. This means it does not spike blood sugar levels as high or as quickly as high-GI foods, making it a better choice for maintaining steady energy levels and supporting overall health. Rich in antioxidants, including phenolic acids and flavonoids, honey offers protective benefi...
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