Diane Rossen Worthington

Plum Parfaits with Yogurt and Granola Recipe

This plum parfaits with yogurt and granola recipe is a healthy summer breakfast that's plum delicious

What could be better than a healthy, colorful breakfast that takes just minutes to throw together?

Parfaits are showing up on menus everywhere, but this plum parfait that layers cooked plums, granola and yogurt is a cut above the coffee shop renditions. Clear wine or parfait glasses show off the vibrant purple and creamy white colors as well as the smooth and crunchy textures. Coffee or tea complete this relaxed simple summer menu.

This plum parfaits with yogurt and granola recipe is best with Greek yogurt, which has become widely available in the United States in recent years because it is much thicker, creamier and richer than American yogurt. Its consistency is just right for these colorful parfaits. Nonfat as well as reduced or whole-fat varieties of Greek yogurt work in this recipe. Use a good quality purchased granola, preferably one without dried fruits. Maple-flavored ones taste particularly good with the plums and yogurt.

Remember to leave enough time for the plums to cool off before assembling. These plum parfaits with yogurt and granola may be prepared and refrigerated up to 1 hour in advance. However, if you like your granola crunchy, you should assemble them right before serving. If you are having a big group, you can set out the ingredients on a table and have your guests assemble their own plum parfaits with yogurt and granola.

Plum Parfaits with Yogurt and Granola Recipe

    Prep Time: 10 minutes

    Cook time: 6 minutes

    Yield: Serves 6

Plum Parfaits with Yogurt and Granola Ingredients

    2 pounds medium-ripe dark red or purple plums, rinsed and dried

    1/3 cup, plus 1 1/2 tablespoons, and more if needed

    3/4 teaspoon ground ginger

    1/4 teaspoon ground cinnamon

    2 cups plain Greek-style yogurt

    1/4 tsp vanilla extract

    3/4 cup granola

Plum Parfaits with Yogurt and Granola Recipe Instructions

    1. Halve the plums lengthwise, and pit. Slice each half, lengthwise, into quarters. Then cut the quarters in half crosswise, if desired.

    2. Place a large, heavy frying pan over medium heat until the bottom of the pan is hot. Add the plums and sprinkle with the cup sugar, ginger, and cinnamon. Stir constantly until sugar dissolves and becomes syrupy and the plums are tender when pierced with a knife, about 6 minutes for medium-ripe plums. (If plums are riper, the cooking time will only be about 3 minutes.) Watch carefully so that the fruit does not overcook and become mushy. Remove from the heat and cool the plums to room temperature. If needed, season with more sugar. (The plums can be prepared 1 day ahead; cook, cover, and refrigerate.)

    3. In a medium bowl, whisk together the yogurt, 1 1/2 tablespoons sugar, and vanilla.

    4. Spoon about 1/4 cup of the plum mixture, including the juices, into each of six medium wine or parfait glasses and top with 2 to 3 tablespoons of the sweetened yogurt. Sprinkle with 1 tablespoon granola. Repeat this layering one more time in each glass.

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