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Plums with Vanilla

Source of Recipe


Fort Worth-Star Telegram






List of Ingredients



• 2 lbs. small, oval purple plums, pitted and thinly sliced
  
• 2 Tbsp sugar
  
• Grated zest of 1 lemon
  
• 1/2 vanilla bean, seeds scraped
  
• 2 Tbsp water
  
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• Vanilla ice cream, creme fraiche, or yogurt sorbet, for serving
  






Instructions



1. In a medium saucepan, combine plums, sugar, lemon zest, vanilla seeds and the 2 tablespoons water. Place over medium heat, stirring occasionally, until plums give up their juice and soften, 5 to 10 minutes.
   
   
2. Taste and adjust seasoning, adding more sugar, lemon zest or vanilla, if desired.
   
   
3. Let cool 20 minutes. Serve with ice cream, creme fraiche, or yogurt sorbet.