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Stewed Plums

Stewed plums with cinnamon, perfect to serve with pancakes, porridge or granola, over cheesecakes or ice cream. Just a few ingredients but so much flavor.

Prep Time
10 mins
Cook Time
10 mins
Total Time
18 mins
Servings: 6 servings
Calories: 91 kcal
Course: Dessert
Cuisine: German , American

Ingredients

  • 1.7 lbs plums 750 g, Note 1
  • 1 cup water 250 ml, Note 2
  • 1 tablespoon lemon juice
  • ½ cinnamon stick
  • 1 star anise
  • ¼ cup granulated sugar 50 g, Note 3

Instructions

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  1. Prepare the plums: Wash, halve the fruit, and remove the stone.1.7 lbs plums/ 750 g
  2. Make the syrup: Place the water, lemon juice, cinnamon, star anise, and sugar (or alternative) in a saucepan. Bring to a boil and simmer, uncovered, for 5 minutes.1 cup water/ 250 ml + 1 tablespoon lemon juice + ½ cinnamon stick + 1 star anise + ¼ cup granulated sugar/ 50 g
  3. Stew the plums: Add the plums, mix well and simmer for 7-8 minutes until they are soft but not mushy. The cooking time depends on the ripeness of the fruit and also on the sort of plums you use. Italian plums are smaller and often softer, while regular plums are larger and plumper. In case your plums are firmer, allow a couple of minutes more. Always check, it is easy to see if the plums are done to your liking or not.

Notes

  •  are either regular or Italian
  • The plums are either regular or Italian; I had Italian this time.
  • Cooking liquid: You can replace half the water with red or mulled wine, orange, or apple juice.
  • Sweetener: Granulated sugar can be replaced with the same amount of xylitol. Stevia, honey, maple, or agave syrup are fine as well, and they are used to taste.

Nutrition Information

Serving 1/6 of the plums Calories 91kcal (5%) Carbohydrates 23g (8%) Protein 1g (2%) Sodium 1mg (0%) Fiber 2g (8%) Sugar 21g (42%)

Nutrition Facts

Serving: 6servings

Amount Per Serving

Calories 91

% Daily Value*

Serving 1/6 of the plums
Calories 91kcal 5%
Carbohydrates 23g 8%
Protein 1g 2%
Sodium 1mg 0%
Fiber 2g 8%
Sugar 21g 42%

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