Spiced Plums

A recipe by Nigella Lawson.

• Ready In: 1 hr 15 mins
• Serves: 4

Ingredients

• 1  kg plum
• 375  ml water
• 125  ml honey
• 60  ml maple syrup
• 1  cinnamon stick, broken in two
• 2  star anise
• 2  tablespoons  balsamic vinegar

Directions

1. Preheat oven to 160C (320F).
2. Cut the plums in half and remove stone.
3. Place plums in large dish, in a flat layer, cut side down.
4. Put all other ingredients into a saucepan and bring to the boil.
5. Pour the syrup over the plums and cover tightly with a lid of foil.
6. Place the plums in the oven for 45 minutes to 1 hour or until tender.
7. Remove foil and leave to cool slightly.
8. Serve.
9. These reheat easily on top of the stove.