Stewed Plums Recipes

Steps:

• To prepare the plums: wash and cut them into quarters, then remove the stones.
• Tip the sugar into a pan with 225ml water, the cinnamon and vanilla. Gently heat until the sugar dissolves.
• Slide the fruit into the syrup. Bring the pan to the boil, then let it simmer for 5-10 mins - depending on the ripeness - until the plums are soft. Leave to cool slightly and serve as they are with something creamy.

Steps:

• In a small saucepan, place prunes, water, and orange juice. Bring to boil, cover, and simmer for 30 minutes.
• Prunes will absorb most of the water, and the remaining water will thicken into a consistency of syrup. If there is a lot of liquid remaining, simmer, uncovered, for a few minutes until sauce reduces.
• Transfer hot prunes and syrup to a bowl. Pour cold milk over the prunes to cover. Eat with a spoon.
• HINT: This remedy should work within 24 hours and can be safely eaten as often and as long as needed.
• NOTE: If you do not have constipation and just like the taste of stewed prunes, you may add 1/8 teaspoon of ground cinnamon to the prunes mixture before cooking (Cinnamon, oranges, and prunes pair well together.) However, do not add the cinnamon if you are using this for constipation because cinnamon is used as a natural cure for diarrhea and will have the opposite effect of a laxative.
• One cup prunes contains 1274 mg of potassium, which prevents muscle cramps, and 12 grams of fiber to relieve constipation.

Steps:

• In a medium saucepan, warm butter over medium-high heat until it begins to brown, about 3 minutes. Add vanilla and cardamom, then remove from heat and stir. Let stand 10 minutes.
• Add sliced plums, maple syrup, and salt, and cook over medium heat until juicy, about 3 minutes.

Steps:

• Place dried plums in a bowl, and cover with cold water by 2 inches. Cover, and let soak until slightly tender but still springy (not mushy), 4 to 6 hours.
• Place plums and 3/4 cup soaking liquid in a small saucepan. Stir in lemon zest, sugar, cinnamon, and kirsch. Bring to a simmer, then reduce heat and simmer very gently until plums are tender and plump and liquid has thickened slightly, 12 to 15 minutes. Let cool slightly. Remove and discard lemon zest and cinnamon. Stir in lemon juice. Let cool completely before using. Plums can be refrigerated in syrup in an airtight container for up to 1 week; reheat in a saucepan over low heat before serving.

Steps:

• Place prunes in a saucepan and cover with cold water and lemon juice. Cover and simmer on the lowest heat for 20-30 minutes or until soft and much of the water has been absorbed. Serve. The other option is to combine all ingredients and place in the refrigerator overnight (heating not required) and serve cold.