Autumnal spiced plums

(WITH LEFTOVERS)

2 pounds plums, halved and pitted
1/2 cup honey
1/4 cup maple syrup
1 cinnamon stick, broken in half
2 star anise
2 teaspoons balsamic vinegar

Heat oven to 325 degrees. Arrange plums cut side down in an ovenproof dish that holds them in 1 layer.

In a medium saucepan, combine honey, syrup, cinnamon, star anise, vinegar and 1-1/2 cups water. Place on medium-high heat. As soon as mixture begins to boil, pour evenly over plums. Cover dish tightly with foil.

Bake plums until tender, 45 minutes to 1 hour. Remove foil, and let cool slightly. To serve, place 4 portions of plums in 4 shallow bowls, and top with syrup. Plums may be refrigerated and served cool or reheated.

Nutrition facts per serving: 206 calories, 1 g fat, 0 g saturated fat, 0 mg cholesterol, 52 g carbohydrates, 1 g protein, 3 mg sodium, 2 g fiber