Plum compôte

Preparation: less than 30 mins
Cooking time: less than 10 mins
Serves 2

Ingredients

  • 300ml/½ pint boiling water
  • 150g/5½oz caster sugar
  • 500g/1lb 2oz plums, stones removed
  • 2 cinnamon sticks
  • 3-4 whole star anise

Method

  1. Heat a large saucepan and pour in the boiling water. Add the sugar and let the mixture bubble for 30 seconds.

  2. Add the plums, cinnamon sticks and star anise and simmer for 8-10 minutes.

  3. Remove the plums, and simmer the sauce, stirring gently until it thickens, then pour over the plums and leave to cool slightly before serving.

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