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Plum compote

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Ingredients for 4 servings:

  • 100 g sugar
  • 1 tbsp butter
  • 100 ml port wine
  • 100 ml orange juice without pulp
  • 50 ml lemon juice
  • 750 g plums, pitted
  • 1 cinnamon stick(s) or 1 tsp cinnamon powder

Instructions

Working time approx. 30 minutes; Cooking/baking time approx. 10 minutes; Total time approx. 40 minutes

super simple from grandma’s time

Caramelize the sugar and butter in a saucepan until golden brown. Deglaze with port wine and add orange and lemon juice. Add the plums and cinnamon, bring to a boil, and simmer for about 5-10 minutes over medium heat. Pour into jars and store in a cool, dark place.

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Written by John Myers

Professional Chef with 29 years of industry experience at the highest levels. Restaurant owner. Beverage Director with experience creating world-class nationally recognized cocktail programs. Food writer with a distinctive Chef-driven voice and point of view.

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