Step 1

Put 200 ml Water, 2 tbsp Orange juice, 1 tsp Vanilla extract, 75 g Brown sugar and 1 Cinnamon stick into a saucepan.

Step 2

Simmer until all the sugar has dissolved and a syrup has formed, about 10 minutes.

Step 3

Add 6 Plums (halved and de-stoned) to the syrup and return to the heat.

Step 4

Heat over a low heat, stirring regularly, until the plums have softened - about 20 minutes.

Step 5

Discard the cinnamon stick and serve.