1 lb. purple plums
1 tbsp. cornstarch
3/4 c. sugar
dash of salt
dash of ground cinnamon
dash of ground cloves
1 tbsp. lemon juice
vanilla ice cream

Rinse plums. Slice, removing pits. Measure 3 cups. Combine cornstarch, sugar, and salt in saucepan. Stir in plums, spices, and lemon juice. Cover and bring to boil. Simmer 8 to 10 minutes. Cool. Layer with vanilla ice cream in parfait glasses.

Makes 4 to 6 servings.