Stewed Rum Plums

• 2 dozen golden plums
• 2 cups dark rum
• 2 cups suga

Place the plums in a single layer in a large shallow nonaluminum pan.

Add the rum, sugar, spices, and enough water to cover.

Bring the liquid to a boil, reduce to a simmer, and poach until the fruit can be pierced easily with a knife.

Remove from the heat and let the fruit cool in the liquid.

Serve 2 plums per person with Maple Wafer Cookies.