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Plum Compote

Plum Compote with a touch of cinnamon and brown sugar, a delicious Autumn recipe that is super easy to make and really quick too. It's the perfect dish to prepare when you have a handful of fresh and ripe plums that could be put to a great use. Whether you serve it warm or cold, on its own or other dishes, you know you are in for a treat!

Prep Time
5 mins
Cook Time
5 mins
Total Time
20 mins
Servings: 4 servings
Calories: 58 kcal
Course: Condiments
Cuisine: International

Ingredients

  • 2 cups plums
  • 1 ½ tablespoon dark brown sugar
  • ½ teaspoon cinnamon
  • 1 teaspoon lemon juice
  • 1 tablespoon water

Instructions

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  1. Wash the plums with cold water, then remove the pits and cut the plums in half.
  2. Add them to a pan set over a low to medium heat.
  3. Add the cinnamon, sugar, water and lemon juice to it, and give it a good stir.
  4. Leave the mixture to simmer until the plums release their juices and they break down into a soft texture, and most liquid has been absorbed.
  5. Serve warm or cold.

Notes

  • The amount of sugar you add depends not only on the amount of plums used, but also on how sweet or how tart they are.
  • If they are deliciously sweet, you shouldn't need more than 1 tablespoon of sugar, but for tart ones you can increase to 2-3 tablespoons. Just check for sweetness as it cooks, and adjust the sugar accordingly.
  • You only need to add a splash of water to the compote, as the plums also release quite a bit of juices, but that's only if they are proper ripe. Tart plums might need 1-2 tablespoons of water.

Nutrition Information

Calories 58kcal (3%) Carbohydrates 15g (5%) Protein 1g (2%) Fat 0.3g (0%) Saturated Fat 0.01g (0%) Polyunsaturated Fat 0.04g Monounsaturated Fat 0.1g Sodium 2mg (0%) Potassium 145mg (4%) Fiber 1g (4%) Sugar 13g (26%) Vitamin A 302IU (6%) Vitamin C 9mg (10%) Calcium 12mg (1%) Iron 0.2mg (1%)

Nutrition Facts

Serving: 4servings

Amount Per Serving

Calories 58

% Daily Value*

Calories 58kcal 3%
Carbohydrates 15g 5%
Protein 1g 2%
Fat 0.3g 0%
Saturated Fat 0.01g 0%
Polyunsaturated Fat 0.04g 0%
Monounsaturated Fat 0.1g 1%
Sodium 2mg 0%
Potassium 145mg 3%
Fiber 1g 4%
Sugar 13g 26%
Vitamin A 302IU 6%
Vitamin C 9mg 10%
Calcium 12mg 1%
Iron 0.2mg 1%

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