Plum Compote

Ingredients

• 1  cinnamon sticks 
• 6 servings whipped cream 
• 3 strips orange zest 
• 9  plums pitted quartered
• 1 cup red wine 
• 1 cup sugar 
• 1 cup water 

Equipment

• frying pan
• slotted spoon
• tongs

Directions

1. In a large skillet, mix sugar with water and bring to a simmer over low heat, stirring until sugar dissolves.
2. Add wine, orange zest, cinnamon stick and cloves; continue simmering for 15 minutes.
3. Add plums and poach for 5 to 7 minutes, turning fruit over with a spoon or tongs after 3 minutes, until plums are just tender but still hold their shape.
4. Using a slotted spoon, remove plums to a serving dish. Raise heat to medium-high and cook syrup until reduced by a third, 5 to 10 minutes longer. Strain to remove spices and pour syrup over plums.
5. Serve compote warm with ice cream.