Poached Plums

Whilst it may not seem like Summer is ending just yet, it won’t be too long before the days start to get a little crisp, and delicious fruits like peaches and plums leave our grocer’s shelves.

Grab a bag full of delicious plums while you can, to make this simple Poached Plum recipe. Infused with classic warm flavours like cinnamon and vanilla, it’s the perfect Autumn dish.

Poached Plums

You’ll need:

4 cups (800g) caster sugar

3 litres (12 cups) water

2 star anise

1 cinnamon stick

1 vanilla bean, seeds scraped

14 plums, peeled, halved and stones removed

Place caster sugar, water, star anise, cinnamon stick and vanilla bean in a medium saucepan and bring to the boil. Add the plums and simmer for 30-60 minutes or until tender. Remove from the heat and allow to cool.

Tip: ensure the plums stay fully submerged in the liquid and they will keep for 2-3 weeks in the fridge.

 

Cinnamon & Hazelnut Trifle

Use the plums in this beautiful Cinnamon and Hazelnut Trifle. You can either make a jelly using the syrup, or reduce the liquid until it’s thick and sticky. Serve with crushed hazelnuts and double cream for a simple and delicious dessert.

Cinnamon & Hazelnut Trifle

We’d love to see your take on the Poached Plum. Upload to Instagram, tag @Katering and hashtag #thepoachedplum so we can check them out!

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