Ingredients

Preparation

• 1 vanilla bean
• 5 tablespoons water
• 70gr/3oz sugar
• 4 plums or nectarines, halved and pitted
• 1 tablespoon olive oil
• 1 teaspoon red pepper corn, crushed

Cut vanilla bean in half lenghtwise. Scrape the seeds from the vanilla bean and add the seeds and bean to the water. Bring to a gentle simmer, take off the heat, and let infuse 10 minutes.

Combine sugar and vanilla infused water in a wok. Cook over medium heat, until the sugar dissolves and turns a rich golden brown, about 5 minutes. Be careful not to allow it to get too brown or it will taste burned. Remove the wok from the heat and stir fruits, olive oil and red pepper corn in slowly. Return the wok to the heat. Cook over low heat until the caramel is smooth and the fruits are tender.

Transfer fruits to serving bowls, pour caramel over fruits. Serve immediately with a spoon of vanilla ice cream or plain Greeck style yogurt.