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Maple Pluot Butter Recipe (plumcot butter)

This pluot butter is one of the best ways to use a whole bunch of pluots or plumcots. It's sweetened naturally with maple syrup and requires no pectin to thicken. 

Prep Time
20 mins
Cook Time
1 hr
Total Time
1 hr 20 mins
Servings: 4 cups
Calories: 67 kcal
Course: Condiments
Cuisine: North American

Ingredients

  • 4 4 lbs. pluots/plumcots/or plums halved and pit removed
  • 1 ½ - 2 1 ½ - 2 cups maple syrup see notes

Instructions

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  1. Working in batches, puree the pluots in your blender then pour them into your largest pot. 
  2. Add 1 ½ cups of the maple syrup, stir well, then bring the pot to a boil. Reduce the heat and keep it at a steady simmer for 45-60 minutes, stirring the pot every 10 minutes. 
  3. To test if the butter is ready, place a teaspoon of the butter on a plate and put it into your fridge for 5 minutes. If it is thick, it is ready. 
  4. Test the butter for sweetness. If needed, add the extra maple syrup and simmer until it thickens. 

Notes

  • The amount of maple syrup you need will depend on how sweet or tart your pluots are, and personal preference. 
  • See the blog post for instructions on how to easily can this butter. 

Nutrition Information

Serving 2 tablespoons Calories 67kcal (3%) Carbohydrates 17g (6%) Protein 1g (2%) Fat 1g (2%) Saturated Fat 1g (5%) Polyunsaturated Fat 1g Monounsaturated Fat 1g Sodium 1mg (0%) Potassium 123mg (4%) Fiber 1g (4%) Sugar 15g (30%) Vitamin A 196IU (4%) Vitamin C 5mg (6%) Calcium 20mg (2%) Iron 1mg (6%)

Nutrition Facts

Serving: 4cups

Amount Per Serving

Calories 67

% Daily Value*

Serving 2 tablespoons
Calories 67kcal 3%
Carbohydrates 17g 6%
Protein 1g 2%
Fat 1g 2%
Saturated Fat 1g 5%
Polyunsaturated Fat 1g 6%
Monounsaturated Fat 1g 5%
Sodium 1mg 0%
Potassium 123mg 3%
Fiber 1g 4%
Sugar 15g 30%
Vitamin A 196IU 4%
Vitamin C 5mg 6%
Calcium 20mg 2%
Iron 1mg 6%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.