Plums ...

[leicestershirelass]

Has anyone got any interesting / easy to make, tried and tested recipes please?
e.g. jam, jelly, chutney, drinks etc.

[Capsid]

Plum conserve:

450g sugar + 4tbsp sugar.
450g plums

Heat sugar in water to dissolve. Quarter plums and remove stones, add to syrup and increase heat until setting point is reached (104-105C). Pour into sterile jars.

ETA: I've just made double quantities and that gives 3-4 jars. I sieve the final product.

[leicestershirelass]

Thanks Mark ... looking forward to giving plum conserve a try.

When you sieve it, do you let it drip through the sieve or do you push/mash it through?

[Capsid]

I push it through with a wooden spoon. I haven't the patience and I think it might set before it has dripped through.


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[leicestershirelass]

Thanks Mark - that's what I thought, best to check though!

[leicestershirelass]

Plum conserve made and potted .. it smells lovely .. can't wait to try it!

Lots of plums left, so more plum recipes appreciated ...

[Nes]

Plum Chutney:
1.6kg plums (or damsons)
2 onions, peeled & chopped
1 garlic clove, peeled & crushed
225g raisins
125g dates, chopped
700g soft dark brown sugar
1.4l malt vinegar
15g salt
25g ground ginger
1.25ml (1/4 tsp) ground allspice

Bung in a pan, heat stirring until sugar dissolved. Simmer for 1 1/2 - 2 hrs until thick. Remove stones, then pot up. Needs to mature for about a month before use to let the ginger mellow. Lovely

[mrswadders]

CHINESE STYLE PLUM SAUCE

1/2 tsp wasabi or english mustard
150ml rice wine or white wine vinegar
500g plums halved and stoned (darker plums are best)
1 onion - chopped
1 garlic clove, crushed
60g dark soft brown sugar
5 tbsps honey
2 tbsps dark soy sauce
1 tsp chinese five spice powder
2 tbsps sake or dry sherry

mix wasabi and vineger in pan, add plums,onion and garlic. Bring to boil, simmer for 10-15 mins

puree in blender or processor - return to pan with rest of ingredients, bring to the boil,simmer uncovered for 25 mins until thick.

spoon into sterilised jars/ bottles, best stored for 3 months before use

[mrswadders]

PLUMS IN BRANDY

500g plums
175g granulated sugar
350ml brandy

prick plums with fork, pack into sterilised jars.

add enough sugar to fill about one third of the jar, pour over brandy to cover, shake to dissolve sugar,shake jars once a day for a week tyo make sure all sugar is dissolved

store in cool/dark place for 2-3 months

[Dorothy rouse]

PLUMS IN BRANDY

500g plums
175g granulated sugar
350ml brandy

prick plums with fork, pack into sterilised jars.

add enough sugar to fill about one third of the jar, pour over brandy to cover, shake to dissolve sugar,shake jars once a day for a week tyo make sure all sugar is dissolved

store in cool/dark place for 2-3 months

If I had a plum tree, I'd make this,sounds lovely!


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