Plum Compote

Description
In Romanian: Compot de prune

Ingredients

 * 2 lbs / 1 kg plums
 * ½ qt / 0,5 l water
 * 10 oz / 300 g sugar
 * juice from one lemon
 * a little piece of vanilla stick

Directions

 * 1) Set the water and sugar to boil.
 * 2) Peel the plums and dip in lemon juice.
 * 3) Place the plums in the syrup, add vanilla and a little lemon juice.
 * 4) Let boil for 5 – 6 minutes from the moment that the syrup comes to a boil, removing the foam as it forms.
 * 5) Serve cold.