Ingredients

• 200g/7oz jumbo rolled oats
• 2 tbsp runny honey
• pinch salt
• 2 tsp oil (such as sunflower
• corn
• rapeseed or light olive oil)
• ½ tsp ground cinnamon
• 1kg/2lb 4oz ripe plums
• halved and stoned (if desired although not essential)
• 50g/1¾oz golden caster sugar
• 2 star anise
• 1 medium orange
• zest and juice

Directions

• Preheat the oven to 200C/400F/Gas 6. Combine all the ingredients for the topping in a large bowl then spread in an even layer over a non-stick baking sheet. Bake for 15-20 minutes
• or until crisp and golden-brown
• shaking and stirring the mixture occasionally to ensure even cooking. Remove from the oven and set aside to cool.
• Meanwhile
• combine the filling ingredients in a large casserole or heavy based pan with a lid. Cook over a high heat for 3-4 minutes until the sugar has dissolved. Reduce the heat
• cover and simmer for about seven minutes
• or until the plums are softened but still retain their shape. Remove the star anise and discard.
• Divide the cooked plums between warmed serving bowls
• spoon the granola topping over and serve.