Stewed Plums for Freezing

Jenny Morris, Plums

  • Freeze stewed plums to use later on their own, in pies, with yogurt or as a topping for pancakes.
  • Makes about 3 cups

Ingredients

  • 5 cups pitted and quartered plums
  • ½ cup sugar
  • ½ cup water or port
  • 1 Tbsp fresh lemon juice
  • ½ tsp ground cinnamon
  • ¼ teaspoon ground cloves

Method

  1. In a medium saucepan, combine the plums, sugar, water or port, lemon juice, cinnamon and cloves. Stir to combine.
  2. Simmer for about 15 minutes or until the plums soften and release their juices. If you want a thicker consistency, cook for a few minutes longer.
  3. Taste the stewed plums and add more sugar if needed.
  4. Cool completely and portion before freezing.