Vanilla & Ginger Roasted Plum Compote

Ingredients

• 1-½ tsp. pure vanilla extract
• 1 Tbs. rum, preferably dark
• Butter for the baking dish
• 6 ripe but firm black or red plums
• Pinch salt
• 3 to 4 Tbs. granulated sugar
• 1 Tbs. fresh lemon juice
• + 3 more ingredients
• • ½ tsp. grated fresh ginger
  • Vanilla ice cream for serving
  • 1 tsp. grated lemon zest

Heat the oven to 425°F. Cut the plums in half, discard the pits, and slice the halved plums into four wedges each. Generously butter an 8x11-inch baking dish (or one just large enough to hold the plums). In a mixing bowl, toss the plums with 3 Tbs. of the sugar, the lemon zest, lemon juice, rum,...

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