Make this recipe a recipe that people in that category can eat. categories: ['low_sugar'], recipe: cut vanilla bean in half lengthwise. scrape seeds into a small bowl, discard bean (or place in a container of sugar for a very pleasant vanilla scented sugar) add sugar, and stir well. place plums in a 1 quart baking dish, add sugar mixture and lemon juice, tossing gently to coat. dot with margarine, cover and bake at 400f degrees for 20 minutes or until plums are tender, stirring once.

Target recipe: place the pears in a large saucepan and pour apple juice in to cover the pears. add vanilla bean and bring the pears to a simmer over medium heat. simmer until tender, being careful not to burn. allow pears to cool, then serve in the center of a dessert plate. spoon sauce over the pears, then sprinkle with cinnamon powder and garnish with a sprig of mint. enjoy!