Spice-Laquered Plum

Preparation 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.

Preparation 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.