Spice-Laquered Plum Recipe

Spice-Laquered Plum Recipe

  • 1 firm large black or red plum
  • 1 tablespoon mild honey
  • 1/4 teaspoon, plus a pinch, cinnamon
  • 1/8 teaspoon, plus a pinch, finely crushed anise seeds
  • 2 tablespoons sour cream
  • 1 teaspoon packed light brown sugar
  1. Preheat broiler.
  2. Halve plum and discard pit, then cut each half lengthwise into 3 wedges.
  3. Heat honey, 1/4 teaspoon cinnamon, and 1/8 teaspoon crushed anise seeds in an 8- to 10-inch ovenproof heavy skillet over moderate heat, stirring, until honey is liquefied, about 1 minute.
  4. Add fruit to honey, tossing to coat, then transfer skillet to broiler and broil 6 inches from heat, turning fruit over once or twice and basting with pan juices, until fruit begins to soften and is glazed, 3 to 4 minutes. Transfer fruit along with any pan juices to a dish.
  5. Stir together sour cream, brown sugar, and remaining pinch each of cinnamon and crushed anise seeds, then spoon over warm fruit.