Poached Plums
- ½ cup maple syrup
- 2 firm plums , pitted and cut into 16 slices
- ½ vanilla bean , scored lengthwise
- 2 cardamom pods , slightly broken open
Scone Dough
- ½ cup unsweetened soy milk
- 1 tsp apple cider vinegar or fresh lemon juice
- 1 ½ cups all-purpose flour
- ½ cup whole wheat flour
- 1 ½ tsp baking powder
- 8 tbsp (1 stick) salted vegan butter
- ¼ cup maple syrup
- 1 tsp turbinado sugar
- Cooking spray, melted butter, or neutral oil , for greasing the pan