Plum and Blackberry Skewers with Balsamic Glaze

• 3 tsp. olive oil, divided
• 12 large blackberries, divided
• 4 Tbs. balsamic vinegar
• 18 tsp. ground cardamom, divided
• 8 small Italian or sugar plums, halved lengthwise and pitted

1. Preheat grill to medium-high, and brush grill grates with 1 tsp.
2. oil.
3. Combine 4 blackberries, balsamic vinegar, and 1 pinch cardamom in small saucepan.
4. Bring to a simmer over medium heat.
5. Cook 3 to 5 minutes, or until reduced by half, mashing blackberries with fork.
6. Remove from heat, and cover to keep warm.
7. Toss plum halves with remaining 2 tsp.
8. oil and remaining 1 pinch cardamom; season with salt and pepper, if desired.
9. Thread 2 plum halves with 1 blackberry sandwiched between them onto each of eight skewers.
10. Grill skewers 8 to 10 minutes, or until plums are tender.
11. Drizzle with balsamic glaze, and serve.

olive oil, blackberries, balsamic vinegar, ground cardamom, italian

Taken from www.vegetariantimes.com/recipe/plum-and-blackberry-skewers-with-balsamic-glaze/ (may not work)