Spicy Stewed Plums
An interesting spice for any of the stone fruits.
Plums are abundant in early summer. They can accompany so many savoury dishes as well as provide a delicious dessert, try with Buckwheat Waffles or be the central fruit for breakfast.
Ingredients
Preparation: 5 mins Cooking: 15 mins Serves: 4+
500 gm (16 oz) plums
2 star anise
1250 ml (1/2 cup) water
2 tsp sugar*
Method
HALVE the plums removing stone if you wish.
PLACE plums, and star anise in pan, pouring in water to a depth of approximately 2 cm (the plums steam in the water not boil).
HEAT gently at a low/medium temperature so the fruit retains its shape and some texture.
COOL and refrigerate.
Serve
Decorate with slivered almonds
Notes
*add sugar only as you see necessary