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Simple Plum Compote
An easy, lightly spiced plum compote recipe that can be enjoyed in so many ways. Perfect for breakfasts, brunches, snacks and desserts, as a topping or plain and simple.
Servings: 4 people (makes about 250ml)
Ingredients
- 250 g plums - about 12 or 13 fruits, more if you have damaged windfalls, much fewer if you have large supermarket fruit
- 3 tbsp golden caster sugar
- spices - I used 2 cardomom pods and a small piece of star anise.
- juice of half a lemon - or orange juice
Instructions
- Wash, stone and chop the plums, removing any bits of bruised or damaged fruit.250 g plums
- Put all the ingredients in a pan. Add a splash of cold water and stir well.3 tbsp golden caster sugar, spices, juice of half a lemon
- Heat gently. Cook for about ten minutes.
- When the plums are tender and have started to break down in a rich syrup, your compote is ready.
Notes
Storage
Fridge – Cover your plum compote and transfer to an airtight pot in the fridge as soon as it is cold. Store for up to five days. I find it is best at room temperature or gently reheated on a pan on the stove top, but chilled can be refreshing on warmer days. Freezer – Prepare as for the fridge but ensure that your pot has a good seal. The syrup will not freeze solid, so if you haven't sealed it properly, it will leak all over your freezer the moment you tip the container. Your plum compote will stay delicious for at least three months.Hints and tips
- Check the plums and remove any bruised parts that may deteriorate before the rest of the fruit.
- Cook your plums gently, especially at the start. It can be easy to burn them before the syrup forms.
- Don't be too heavy-handed with spices or herbs. You want to taste the fruit.
• Please note that the nutrition information provided below is approximate and meant as a guideline only.
• Unless stated otherwise cup conversions have been made with an online tool. For accuracy please check with your favoured conversion tool. We recommend buying inexpensive digital kitchen scales.
Calories: 65kcal | Carbohydrates: 17g | Protein: 0.5g | Fat: 0.2g | Saturated Fat: 0.01g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 0.03g | Monounsaturated Fat: 0.1g | Sodium: 0.2mg | Potassium: 106mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 15g | Vitamin A: 216IU | Vitamin C: 9mg | Calcium: 4mg | Iron: 0.1mg