Plum Syrup
User Reviews
5
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Prep Time
5 mins
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Cook Time
10 mins
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Total Time
15 mins
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Servings
15
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Calories
49 kcal
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Course
Condiments
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Cuisine
American
Plum Syrup
Description
Plum Syrup offers a way to preserve the taste of ripe plums in a concentrated, sweetened form. The recipe starts by removing the stones from ripe plums and chopping them into pieces, then combining them with sugar and water in a pot. After bringing the mixture to a boil and simmering to soften the plums, the contents are strained through a fine-mesh sieve twice to capture a clear, pulpy-free syrup. The resulting syrup showcases the plum's natural balance of sweet and tart notes.
The syrup's texture is gently viscous and smooth, perfect for drizzling or blending. The simmering process gently extracts flavor without overpowering heat, preserving the plum's bright essence. Stored in the refrigerator, the syrup keeps well for up to two weeks, offering a practical way to add fruit flavor to culinary applications.
This plum syrup can be incorporated into cocktails, iced teas, desserts, or breakfast dishes like pancakes to add a fruity sweetness. The effort to press the plums carefully during straining maximizes flavor extraction, while double straining refines the texture for a clean finish.
For best results, use plums that are fully ripe but not overripe, ensuring an optimal balance of natural sugars and acidity. The syrup is best stored chilled and used within the recommended timeframe for freshness.
Ingredients
- 5 plum ripe
- 1 cup water
- ¾ cup sugar 150g
Instructions
- Stone the plums (cut them out and discard them), and chop them into chunks.
- Add the chopped plums, sugar and water to a pot.
- Stir it together, bring to the boil, then reduce the heat and simmer for 10 minutes, until the plums start to break down. Allow it to cool slightly.
- Place a fine-mesh strainer over a bowl or jug and carefully pour in the mixture. Lightly press the plums into the strainer to extract the syrup into the bowl. Discard the plum pulp from the strainer, place it over another bowl and strain the syrup a second time.
- Allow the mixture to cool, then pour into a jar or bottle and keep in the fridge for up to 2 weeks.
Notes
- Choose plums that are fully ripe to achieve the ideal balance of sweetness and tartness in your syrup.
- Press the plum mixture gently when straining to extract maximum flavor without pushing through pulp.
- Strain the syrup twice to achieve a smooth, clear texture free from bits of plum.
- Store the syrup in an airtight container in the refrigerator and use within two weeks for best quality.
Nutrition Information
Show DetailsNutrition Facts
Serving: 15Serving
Amount Per Serving
Calories 49 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 49kcal | 2% |
| Carbohydrates | 12g | 4% |
| Protein | 0.2g | 0% |
| Fat | 0.1g | 0% |
| Saturated Fat | 0.004g | 0% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.01g | 0% |
| Monounsaturated Fat | 0.03g | 0% |
| Sodium | 1mg | 0% |
| Potassium | 35mg | 1% |
| Fiber | 0.3g | 1% |
| Sugar | 12g | 24% |
| Vitamin A | 76IU | 2% |
| Vitamin C | 2mg | 2% |
| Calcium | 2mg | 0% |
| Iron | 0.04mg | 0% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
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Overall Rating
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