Dessert: Confited spiced plum

500ml red wine
300ml freshly squeezed orange juice
350g granulated sugar
1 tbsp olive oil
2 cinnamon sticks
6 cloves
6 juniper berries
2 star anise
6 plums
Lightly whipped cream to serve

1. Put all the ingredients except the plums and cream in a saucepan and bring to a simmer until the sugar has dissolved. Add the whole plums, cook for about 15 minutes until soft, turning after 8 minutes. If the plums were very unripe they may need up to five minutes longer. Remove the plums and set aside.
2. If serving warm, bring the cooking liquid up to a boil, reduce for 10 minutes. Halve the plums, remove the stones and serve with some of the liquor. Serve with cream. You can also make this the day before and let them marinade and serve cold.

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