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    Home » Recipes » Breakfast

    Easy Stewed Plums Recipe

    Published: Sep 1, 2021 · Modified: Jan 24, 2023 by Beth Sachs · As an Amazon Associate I earn from qualifying purchases · 6 Comments

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    Easy stewed plums flavoured with warming cinnamon and lemon.

    Perfect for breakfast with yogurt, oatmeal, and granola! Or, why not serve them for dessert with custard or ice cream?!

    Stewed plums with cinnamon.

    The plums are poached in a lemon and brown sugar syrup, which has been infused with warming cinnamon. Look how glossy they are!

    The best part is they only take 10 minutes to cook, and will keep for up to 1 week in the fridge!

    👩‍🍳 Have you seen my cinnamon spiced stewed apples?

    Jump to:
    • ✔️ Why should you try it?
    • 🛒 Ingredients
    • 🔪 Instructions
    • 💭 Top tip
    • 🍴 Serving suggestions
    • 📖 Variations
    • 🥡 Storage
    • ❓ FAQs
    • 😋Related recipes
    • Recipe
    • 💬 Comments

    ✔️ Why should you try it?

    • Quick and easy to make.
    • Uses seasonal plums.
    • Freezer-friendly.
    • Can be served hot or cold.

    🛒 Ingredients

    Ingredients needed to make stewed plums.

    You only need a handful of ingredients to make these delicious stewed plums!

    • Plums - any variety will work but make sure they are ripe. Cut them in half and take out the stone before starting the recipe.
    • Lemon - the juice of half a lemon adds a lovely citrus zing to the sugar syrup in which the plums are poached.
    • Brown Sugar - I use light brown sugar but you could use dark brown sugar if you prefer.
    • Water - helps create the sugar syrup.
    • Cinnamon Stick - gently infuses into the poached plums.

    🔪 Instructions

    The recipe card with ingredient quantities and detailed instructions can be found at the bottom of the post

    1. Place the brown sugar, lemon juice, and water in a pan and place on a medium heat. Stir until the sugar has dissolved.
    2. Add the halved and stoned plums to the pan, along with the cinnamon stick.
    3. Cook on a medium heat for 10 minutes until the plums are glossy and the sauce is syrupy.
    Step by step photo instructions for making stewed plums.

    💭 Top tip

    If you are using slightly under-ripe plums, increase the cooking time by 2-3 minutes.

    🍴 Serving suggestions

    What to do with stewed plums? There are so many ways to serve stewed plums. Here are some ideas!

    With yogurt, oatmeal (porridge) or granola for breakfast.

    On top of buttermilk pancakes or drop scones.

    With honeycomb ice cream or custard for dessert.

    Use the stewed plums as the base of a plum crumble, or to top a plain vanilla cheesecake.

    📖 Variations

    • Use honey or maple syrup instead of brown sugar to make the recipe refined sugar-free.
    • Replace the lemon juice with orange juice.
    • Add the lemon zest to make it extra lemony.
    • Swap the cinnamon stick for a vanilla pod, cardamom pods, or chopped stem ginger in syrup.
    • Add 2 peeled and chopped Bramley apples for stewed apple and plums.
    Poached plums in a bowl.

    🥡 Storage

    Store: The plums will keep in an air-tight container in the fridge for up to 7 days.

    Reheat: The plums can be eaten straight from the fridge, or reheated in the microwave until warm.

    ❓ FAQs

    Can I freeze stewed plums?

    Stewed plums are suitable for freezing. Place them in a freezer-safe container once cooled, and freeze for up to 6 months.

    Are stewed plums healthy?

    Plums are an excellent source of vitamins and minerals. You could replace the brown sugar (used in the sugar syrup) for stevia, in order to reduce the sugar content of the stewed plums.

    Can you stew plums with the stone in?

    You can stew plums whole with stones in, and then cut them in half when cool and discard the stones. I prefer to halve and stone plums before stewing.

    Can I cook stewed plums in the microwave?

    Yes, you can stew plums in the microwave. You will need to put the ingredients in a microwaveable bowl, cover with clingfilm and pierce the lid, and cook on high for 5-6 minutes.

    😋Related recipes

    More delicious fruit recipes!

    • Easy Blueberry Compote
    • Frozen Berry Compote
    • Strawberry Coulis
    • Stewed Rhubarb
    • Blackcurrant Coulis
    • Roasted Rhubarb

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    Recipe

    Stewed plums in a bowl with cinnamon.
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    Easy Stewed Plums

    Easy stewed plums flavoured with warming cinnamon and lemon. Perfect for breakfast or dessert.
    Course Breakfast
    Cuisine British
    Keyword cinnamon stewed plums, easy stewed plums, poached plums, stewed plums
    Prep Time 4 minutes
    Cook Time 10 minutes
    Total Time 14 minutes
    Servings 4
    Calories 101kcal
    Author Beth Sachs
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    Equipment

    • Chopping Board
    • Knife
    • Saucepan

    Ingredients

    Metric - US Customary
    • 8 Plums halved and stoned
    • 3 tablespoon Light Brown Sugar
    • ½ Lemon juice only
    • 4 tablespoon Water
    • 1 Cinnamon Stick

    Instructions

    • Place the brown sugar, water and lemon juice into a saucepan. Place on a medium heat and stir until the sugar has dissolved.
    • Add the halved and stoned plums and cinnamon stick, and cook on a medium heat for 10 minutes until the plums are tender and the syrup is glossy.
    • DIscard the cinnamon stick and allow the plums to cool slightly before serving.

    Notes

    Top Tip:
    If you are using slightly under-ripe plums, increase the cooking time by 2-3 minutes.
     
    Variations:
    • Use honey or maple syrup instead of brown sugar to make the recipe refined sugar-free.
    • Replace the lemon juice with orange juice.
    • Add the lemon zest to make it extra lemony.
    • Swap the cinnamon stick for a vanilla pod, cardomom pods, or chopped stem ginger in syrup.
    • Add 2 peeled and chopped Bramley apples for stewed apple and plums.
     
    Storage:
    The stewed plums will keep in the fridge for up to 1 week. They can also be frozen.
     
    Nutrition:
    The nutritional information provided is approximate and is calculated using online tools. Information can vary depending on various factors, but we have endeavoured to be as accurate as possible.
    Nutrition Facts
    Easy Stewed Plums
    Amount per Serving
    Calories
    101
    % Daily Value*
    Fat
     
    1
    g
    2
    %
    Saturated Fat
     
    1
    g
    6
    %
    Polyunsaturated Fat
     
    1
    g
    Monounsaturated Fat
     
    1
    g
    Sodium
     
    4
    mg
    0
    %
    Potassium
     
    242
    mg
    7
    %
    Carbohydrates
     
    26
    g
    9
    %
    Fiber
     
    3
    g
    13
    %
    Sugar
     
    22
    g
    24
    %
    Protein
     
    1
    g
    2
    %
    Vitamin A
     
    461
    IU
    9
    %
    Vitamin C
     
    20
    mg
    24
    %
    Calcium
     
    28
    mg
    3
    %
    Iron
     
    1
    mg
    6
    %
    * Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet.
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    Comments

    1. Katherine

      September 01, 2021 at 1:39 pm

      5 stars
      I love stewed plums! Such a versatile way to use them up.

      Reply
    2. Gina

      September 01, 2021 at 2:02 pm

      5 stars
      Love enjoying these for breakfast over some yogurt with granola!

      Reply
    3. Toni

      September 01, 2021 at 2:12 pm

      5 stars
      It is seriously amazing! I love that it is really quick and easy to make, too!

      Reply
    4. Tavo

      September 01, 2021 at 2:14 pm

      5 stars
      Just made this today, I had all the ingredients! So fast and easy to make! Thank you!

      Reply
    5. Dannii

      September 01, 2021 at 2:23 pm

      5 stars
      I grew up eating stewed plums at my grandparents. Such a delicious dessert.

      Reply
    6. Caroline

      September 01, 2021 at 2:24 pm

      5 stars
      I haven't had stewed plums in so long, but these are making me think I should make them myself soon - they look and sound so tasty.

      Reply

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