Ingredients

2 tablespoons unsalted butter 

1 teaspoon pure vanilla extract or scraped vanilla bean 

2 cardamom pods, crushed 

1 pound plums, pitted and sliced into wedges 

2 tablespoons maple syrup 

Pinch fine-grain sea salt 

Preparation

In a medium saucepan, warm butter over medium-high heat until it begins to brown, about 3 minutes. Add vanilla and cardamom, then remove from heat and stir. Let stand 10 minutes.

Add sliced plums, maple syrup, and salt, and cook over medium heat until juicy, about 3 minutes.