Maple-Ginger Plum Parfaits

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Serves 4

Recipe ingredients

1 pound ripe Italian (prune) plums, pitted and sliced1/4 cup maple syrup1 tablespoon brown sugar4 coins peeled fresh ginger rootLowfat vanilla yogurt or frozen yogurt, for servingToasted sliced almonds and/or granola or Grape Nuts, for sprinkling 

Recipe directions

Combine the plums, syrup, sugar and ginger in a small saucepan and cook, covered, over low heat for 5 minutes. Uncover the pan and simmer gently, stirring occasionally, until saucy, about 10 minutes. Discard the ginger. Serve the plums and sauce over yogurt, sprinkled with almonds and/or granola.