Plum Compote

1. 1

   Combine the sugar, wine, one cup of water, cloves, cinnamon and lemon zest in a saucepan large enough to hold the plums.

2. 2

   Bring the ingredients to a boil, and cook, uncovered, for 5 minutes.

3. 3

   Add plums, and bring mixture back to a boil; lower heat, and simmer plums for 10 to 20 minutes, depending on their ripeness, until they are tender but still hold their shape.

4. 4

   Some plums will be ready before others; remove them as they are.

5. 5

   Then when they are all cooked, return the plums to the syrup, remove from heat and let cool.

6. 6

   Chill plums in the syrup.

7. 7

   Serve over vanilla ice cream or frozen yogurt with some of the syrup, or serve with their syrup topped with whipped cream or creme fraiche.

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

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