- 1 large firm black or red plum
- 1 tablespoon mild honey
- 1/4 teaspoon cinnamon
- 1/8 teaspoon finely crushed anise seeds
- 2 tablespoons sour cream
- 1 teaspoon packed light brown sugar
- 1 pinch cinnamon
- 1 pinch finely crushed anise seeds
- Preheat broiler.
- Halve plum and discard pit, then cut each half lengthwise into 3 wedges.
- Heat honey, 1/4 teaspoon cinnamon, and 1/8 teaspoon crushed anise seeds in an 8- to 10-inch ovenproof heavy skillet over moderate heat, stirring, until honey is liquefied, about 1 minute.
- Add fruit to honey, tossing to coat, then transfer skillet to broiler and broil 6 inches from heat, turning fruit over once or twice and basting with pan juices, until fruit begins to soften and is glazed, 3 to 4 minutes. Transfer fruit along with any pan juices to a dish.
- Stir together sour cream, brown sugar, and remaining pinch each of cinnamon and crushed anise seeds, then spoon over warm fruit.