Summer Plum and Brick Bites

Instructions

1. Combine water and maple syrup in a large saucepan over medium-high heat. Whisk in cocoa and cayenne pepper until smooth. Bring to a boil; cook and stir until syrup is just thick enough to coat the back of a metal spoon, about 8-10 minutes. Remove from the heat. Cool completely.
2. Grease grill grate. Heat grill to medium.
3. Brush butter over both sides of plum slices. Place plums on a greased grill grid. Grill plums, uncovered, over medium heat for 1-2 minutes on each side or until tender. Remove plums from the grill grid.
4. Arrange the plums, soppressata and brick on serving plates. Garnish bites with syrup, dark chocolate and walnuts.