Jammy Cumin Plums and Feta Salad

Plums rarely get the attention that peaches and other show-offy summer fruits do, but they should. They come in a wide range of colors and shapes and are just as complex and tasty cooked as they are raw. Here they are simmered with fragrant cumin for a subtly savory turn, while also bringing balance to the assertiveness of tangy, salty feta. Serve it all up with some toasted or grilled bread to soak up the delicious syrupy sauce. These jammy plums are also delicious spooned over yogurt or vanilla ice cream (you can leave out the spices if you want to go all sweet) or keep them savory as a stand-out topping on a meat and cheese plate.