Spiced Plum Chutney

Ingredients

• 1 whole star anise*
• 1 whole clove
• 1 2-inch stick cinnamon
• 1/2 cup Red wine vinegar
• 1/2 cup Sugar
• 1 2-inch piece fresh ginger peeled, cut into 1/2-inch-thick rounds
• 1 tablespoon whole mustard seeds
• 1 teaspoon Black Pepper ground
• 2 red black, green, or blue plums (tart or sweet; about 5 large),quar

Instructions

1. Finely grind star anise, clove, and cinnamon stick in spice mill or coffee grinder.
2. Combine spice mixture, vinegar, sugar, ginger, mustard seeds, and pepper in heavy large saucepan. Stir over medium-high heat until sugar dissolves and bring to boil. Add plums; reduce heat to low, cover, and simmer until chutney thickens and chunky sauce forms, stirring occasionally, about 30 minutes. Cool. Season to taste with salt.