Lovely with goat’s cheese
1 1/2 cup caster sugar
1 1/2 cup vinegar, white wine
1 x cinnamon stick
1 teaspoon cloves
4 cardamon pods
1 kg plums
Dissolve sugar in vinegar in a large saucepan over low heat. Bring to the boil and boil for 2-3 minutes, then add cinnamon and cloves.
Prick plums in several paces with a fine skewer, and add to syrup. Bring to the boil again, skimming off any scum. Lift out plums and place in a bowl.
Boil syrup 3-4 minutes, then pour over plums. Leave in a cold place 24 hours. Drain off syrup into a saucepan and bring to the boil. Add plums, return to the boil, then lift out plums. Boil syrup 2 minutes longer, and pour over plums. Cool.
Place in sterilised jars and seal. Leave in a cool dark place for 6 weeks before using.
