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DISH NAME : PLUMS STEWED WITH SPICES
Preparation Time : 15 minutes
Cooking Time : 20 minutes
Description
Easy light dessert to be served specially on a summer day.
Note
1) If plums are sour, increase the amount of sugar.
| Quantity | Name | |
|---|---|---|
| VANILLA POACHED PLUMS | ||
| 300 Gm. | Plums, washed | |
| 0.25 Cup | Caster sugar | |
| 0.25 Cup | Water | |
| 2 Sticks | Cinnamon | |
| 1 No. | Vanilla pod, split & seeds scraped from the middle | |
| 1 No. | Star anise | |
| 1 Tsp. | Butter (saltless) | |
Method
1) Cut the plums into quarters and remove the stones.
2) Add the caster sugar into a pan with water, star anise, cinnamon sticks and vanilla. Gently heat until the sugar dissolves.
3) Slide the plums into the syrup. Bring to a boil, then let it simmer for five to 10 minutes, depending on the ripeness, until the plums are soft.
4) Leave to cool slightly and serve with ice-cream.
Serving Suggestions
Serve with whipped cream or ice-cream.