Best 4 Plums Poached In Vanilla Cinnamon Anise Recipes
Are you craving a delectable dessert that is both elegant and flavorsome? Look no further than poached plums in vanilla, cinnamon, and anise. This classic recipe transforms ordinary plums into an extraordinary dish that will leave a lasting impression on your taste buds. Whether you are a seasoned cook or just starting, the detailed instructions provided in this article will guide you through the process of creating this exquisite dessert. With its vibrant colors, aromatic spices, and delightful texture, poached plums in vanilla, cinnamon, and anise are sure to become a favorite in your culinary repertoire.
Here are our top 4 tried and tested recipes!
POACHED PLUMS
Cook a comforting autumn dessert using these gently spiced, poached plums. Or make them the star of the show simply served with cream, custard or ice cream
Provided by Barney Desmazery
Categories Dessert, Dinner, Supper
Time 35m
Number Of Ingredients 4
Steps:
- To prepare the plums: wash and cut them into quarters, then remove the stones.
- Tip the sugar into a pan with 225ml water, the cinnamon and vanilla. Gently heat until the sugar dissolves.
- Slide the fruit into the syrup. Bring the pan to the boil, then let it simmer for 5-10 mins - depending on the ripeness - until the plums are soft. Leave to cool slightly and serve as they are with something creamy.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 239 calories, Fat 1 grams fat, Carbohydrate 63 grams carbohydrates, Sugar 53 grams sugar, Fiber 2 grams fiber, Protein 1 grams protein, Sodium 0.01 milligram of sodium
CINNAMON PLUMS WITH FRENCH TOAST
This is a doubly gratifying recipe for the waste-averse: the French toast (a slightly fancier take on the simple breakfast dish of my childhood) is made with the remains of a loaf otherwise too stale to eat and the cranberry-sharp, cinnamon-scented compote uses up plums that were bought more in the spirit of optimism than good sense. If the weight of plums seems a lot for what is a using-up recipe, it is because the plums I first used for this were as big and shiny as billiard balls, and about as hard (if this is the kind of animal you're dealing with, too, then quarter rather than halve the fruits to poach them); and if you're lucky enough to have a plum tree, this would gratifyingly use up a glut. While I love the scarlet-fleshed plums, which the cranberry juice glowingly enhances, any plum will do, and you could go for apple juice were you wanting a less sherbetty-sharp edge to the poached fruit's juices. Similarly, do not think you should consider this compote only to go with the French toast: eat with Greek yogurt or granola at breakfast, with creme anglais for a weekend-lunch dessert, or, frankly, any time.
Provided by Nigella Lawson : Food Network
Time 30m
Yield 4 servings, with compote to spare
Number Of Ingredients 10
Steps:
- For the plums: Put the cranberry juice and sugar into a wide saucepan and stir to help start dissolving the sugar. Then put the saucepan over a low heat until the sugar dissolves entirely.
- Halve the plums and remove the pits, then halve them again if they are big brutes.
- Once the sugar's dissolved into the red liquid, add the cinnamon stick, then turn the heat up, bring to the boil and let the pan bubble away for a couple of minutes until the mixture is on the way to becoming syrupy.
- Now turn the syrup down to a simmer and add the plum halves or quarters and cook them gently for about 10 minutes, although note that this is based on starting off with viciously unripe fruits so you might need less time.
- Once the plums are tender but not disintegrating, remove the pan from the heat, cover and leave to keep warm. You can make the plums in advance and either serve them at room temperature with the French toast or warm them up again.
- For the French toast: Whisk together the eggs, milk, ground cinnamon and sugar in a pie dish.
- Sit 2 pieces of bread in the eggy mixture, turning after each side has soaked up enough to color the bread yellow, so that it absorbs the liquid but doesn't fall to pieces.
- Melt half the butter in a frying pan and cook the 2 soaked pieces of bread for a couple of minutes each side. Transfer the yellow, eggy bread, scorched golden in parts, to warm waiting plates. Meanwhile, soak the next 2 slices.
- Melt the remaining butter to cook the last 2 slices in the same way.
- Serve alongside the beautiful scarlet plum compote.
- Make Ahead Note: The compote can be made 1 day ahead. Transfer to bowl to cool, then cover and refrigerate. Warm the compote gently in saucepan before serving.
- Freeze Note: Cooled compote can be frozen in airtight container for up to 3 months. Thaw overnight in the refrigerator and reheat as above.
VANILLA POACHED PLUMS
Make and share this Vanilla Poached Plums recipe from Food.com.
Provided by Derf2440
Categories Dessert
Time 30m
Yield 4 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 5
Steps:
- 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.
PLUMS POACHED IN MARSALA
When fresh plums are at their best, try this heavenly recipe. I could eat it every night! Thanks to English food writer, Delia Smith, for the original recipe which I have adapted.
Provided by Kookaburra
Categories Dessert
Time 55m
Yield 4-6 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 7
Steps:
- Preset oven to 180C (350F).
- Cut plums in half and remove stones.
- Place plums, cut side up, into a rectangular baking dish- corningware, pyrex or similar.
- In a large jug, combine Marsala, vanilla, cinnamon, sugar and lemon rind.
- Mix well then pour this mixture evenly over the plums.
- Bake on the centre shelf of the oven for 40 minutes, turning plums over after 20 minutes.
- Remove from oven and strain liquid into a small saucepan.
- Remove the lemon rind and discard.
- Make a paste with the arrowroot and a little water and add to the juice in the saucepan.
- Place pan over a medium heat and cook, whisking constantly, until it reaches simmering point.
- Simmer sauce for about 5 minutes until it is slightly thickened and glossy- it will thicken more as it cools.
- Pour the liquid back over the plums.
- Serve plums hot or cold with cream or ice-cream.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 305.2, Fat 0.6, Sodium 17, Carbohydrate 54.4, Fiber 3.1, Sugar 47.2, Protein 1.5
Tips:
- Choose ripe, firm plums for poaching. Avoid plums that are bruised or have soft spots.
- Use a variety of plums for a more complex flavor. Some good options include Italian plums, black plums, and mirabelle plums.
- Poaching liquid should be enough to cover the plums completely. If needed, add more water or fruit juice.
- Bring the poaching liquid to a simmer before adding the plums. This will help to prevent the plums from breaking down.
- Simmer the plums gently for 15-20 minutes, or until they are tender but still hold their shape.
- Remove the plums from the poaching liquid and let them cool slightly before serving. The poaching liquid can be served as a sauce or used in other recipes.
Conclusion:
Poached plums are a delicious and versatile dessert that can be enjoyed on their own, served with ice cream or yogurt, or used as a topping for cakes and other desserts. They are also a good source of vitamins and minerals, including vitamin C, potassium, and fiber. To make poached plums, simply simmer plums in a mixture of water, sugar, and spices until they are tender. The poaching liquid can be flavored with a variety of spices, such as vanilla, cinnamon, and anise. Once the plums are cooked, they can be served immediately or chilled and served later.
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