Saffron Plum Compote

3 steps · 45 min total

1. 01

   Cook the Plums

   Combine the 3 plums, 1 tablespoon crystallised ginger, and 2 1/2 tablespoons honey in a pan. Cook this mixture over low heat, stirring occasionally, until the plums begin to soften and release their juices and the liquid looks slightly syrupy.
2. 02

   Add Spices

   Stir in the 1/4 teaspoon cinnamon powder and 12 strands of saffron. Continue to cook for just 1 minute more, letting the spices bloom and their aromas mingle with the warm fruit.
3. 03

   Serve the Compote

   Remove the pan from the heat. The compote is ready when the plums are tender and the sauce has thickened slightly. Serve it warm from the pan, or let it cool completely and chill before serving, perhaps with yogurt or a scoop of ice cream.