Spicey Plums

Ingredients:

Canola oil
3 tablespoons minced shallots
1 1/2 pounds red plums (4-6), unpeeled and sliced 1/2 inch thick
2 tablespoons sugar (optional)
1/4 teaspoons ground allspice
1/8 teaspoons ground ginger

Instructions:

Heat canola oil in a large skillet over medium heat.  Add shallots and cook 30 seconds or until fragrant. Add plums.  Cook 5 minutes or until plums just begin to soften. Sprinkle with sugar, allspice and ginger. Reduce heat to medium low and cook 7 to 10 minutes or until tender.