Vanilla-Cardamom Poached Plums
- 2 cups water
- 1 cup Lillet Blanc
- 1/2 cup sugar
- 1/2 vanilla bean, split lengthwise
- 6 cardamom pods, lightly crushed
- 8 large plums, pitted and quartered
- In a large saucepan, combine the water with the Lillet, sugar, vanilla bean and cardamom pods.
- Bring to a boil and cook, stirring, until the sugar is dissolved, about 1 minute.
- Stir in the plums and simmer over moderate heat until just tender, about 5 minutes.
- Using a slotted spoon, transfer the plums to a plate.
- Boil the poaching liquid over high heat until reduced to 1 1/2 cups, about 12 minutes.
- Discard the vanilla bean and cardamom pods.
- Return the plums to the liquid, stirring to coat.
- Spoon the warm plums and sauce into bowls and serve at once.
water, lillet blanc, sugar, vanilla bean, cardamom pods
Taken from www.foodandwine.com/recipes/vanilla-cardamom-poached-plums (may not work)