Poached plums are a classic dessert that is easy to make and always a crowd-pleaser. Whether you're looking for a simple weeknight dessert or a special occasion treat, poached plums are sure to hit the spot.
Here are our top 6 tried and tested recipes!
PLUMS POACHED IN VANILLA, CINNAMON, ANISE
Steps:
- Cut plums in half and remove the stones. In a sauce pot bring the remaining ingredients to a boil. Add plums and cook quickly until tender. Pour out onto a sheet pan to stop cooking and allow to cool. Serve fruit with a bit of the poaching liquid.
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.
CHAI-POACHED APRICOTS AND PLUMS
More elegant than jam but just as handy, this compote goes with almost everything.
Categories Tea Dessert Poach Quick & Easy Apricot Plum Vanilla Vegan Gourmet Fat Free Kidney Friendly Vegetarian Pescatarian Dairy Free Wheat/Gluten-Free Peanut Free Tree Nut Free Soy Free Kosher
Yield Makes about 4 cups
Number Of Ingredients 5
Steps:
- Combine sugar and 3 cups water in a 3- to 4-quart saucepan. Halve vanilla bean lengthwise with a paring knife and scrape seeds into pan, then add pod. Bring mixture to a boil, stirring occasionally until sugar is dissolved.
- Add plums and simmer, uncovered, 3 minutes. Add apricots and tea bags and return to a simmer. Cook fruit, gently stirring once or twice, 5 minutes, then remove from heat.
- Allow tea bags to steep with fruit in syrup 15 minutes (fruit will continue to soften as it steeps), then remove bags, gently squeezing liquid from them into syrup. Transfer compote to a bowl or jar and cool, gently stirring occasionally.
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- **Available at apricot-farm.com.
POACHED PLUMS
Provided by Barbara Kafka
Categories easy, dessert, side dish
Time 22m
Yield 6 servings
Number Of Ingredients 6
Steps:
- Stir sugar and water together in a 2 1/2-quart souffle dish. Add cinnamon stick. Cook, uncovered, at 100 percent in a high-power oven for 3 minutes. Stir thoroughly, making sure there are no grains on the bottom of the dish. Cover with a lid or microwave plastic wrap. Cook for 6 minutes. Prick plastic, if used, to release steam.
- Remove from oven and uncover. Stir in lemon zest and vanilla bean. Add plums. Cook, covered, at 100 percent power in a high-power oven for 8 minutes.
- Remove from oven and uncover. Let cool. Remove vanilla bean and store, tightly covered, in the refrigerator.
- Serve chilled, in a bowl, with some of the syrup.
Nutrition Facts : @context http, Calories 294, UnsaturatedFat 0 grams, Carbohydrate 75 grams, Fat 0 grams, Fiber 1 gram, Protein 1 gram, SaturatedFat 0 grams, Sodium 4 milligrams, Sugar 74 grams
WINE POACHED PLUMS
Make and share this Wine Poached Plums recipe from Food.com.
Provided by dicentra
Categories < 60 Mins
Time 35m
Yield 4 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 5
Steps:
- Combine wine, sugar, cinnamon and nutmeg in a medium saucepan. Heat to boiling.
- Add plums, and reduce heat to low.
- Gently simmer plums, covered, 10-15 minutes until tender. Remove to serving dish.
- Bring poaching liquid to a boil over high heat. Boil gently for 12-15 minutes or until slightly thickened.
- Serve over plums.
POACHED SPICED PLUMS
Make and share this Poached Spiced Plums recipe from Food.com.
Provided by katew
Categories Breakfast
Time 20m
Yield 4 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 6
Steps:
- Combine plums, sugar, anise,cinnamon sticks and vinegar in saucepan.
- Bring to boil, stirring gently until sugar has dissolved.
- Cook then gently for 5 - 6 minutes until plums are tender.
- Serve as desired.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 285.5, Fat 0.6, Carbohydrate 72.8, Fiber 2.8, Sugar 69.8, Protein 1.4
Tips:
- Choose ripe, firm plums for poaching. Overripe plums will break down too much during cooking and lose their shape.
- Use a heavy-bottomed pot for poaching the plums. This will help distribute the heat evenly and prevent the plums from sticking to the bottom of the pot.
- Add sugar to the poaching liquid to help sweeten the plums. You can also add other spices, such as cinnamon, nutmeg, or cloves, for extra flavor.
- Poach the plums gently over low heat. This will help prevent the plums from breaking down too much.
- Use a slotted spoon to remove the plums from the poaching liquid. This will help prevent the plums from breaking down further.
- Serve the poached plums warm or cold. They can be eaten on their own, used as a topping for desserts, or added to salads.
Conclusion:
Poached plums are a delicious and versatile fruit that can be enjoyed in many different ways. They are easy to make and can be tailored to your own taste preferences. Whether you like them sweet, tart, or spiced, there is a poached plum recipe out there for you.
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