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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
Prep Time 4 minutes
Cook Time 10 minutes
Total Time 14 minutes
Servings 4
Calories 101kcal
Author Beth Sachs

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.
    3 tablespoon Light Brown Sugar, 4 tablespoon Water, ½ Lemon
  • 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.
    8 Plums, 1 Cinnamon Stick
  • DIscard the cinnamon stick and allow the plums to cool slightly before serving.

Notes

Top Tips:
  • If you are using slightly under-ripe plums, increase the cooking time by 2-3 minutes.
  • The amount of brown sugar can be adjusted depending on the sweetness of your plums and personal preference.
  • Be careful not to overcook the plums, as they can become mushy. Keep an eye on them and test with a fork for desired tenderness.
  • While cinnamon adds a traditional warm note, feel free to experiment with other spices like star anise or cardamom for a twist
 
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 lemon zest to make it extra lemony.
  • Swap the cinnamon stick for a vanilla pod, cardamom pods, star anise, or chopped stem ginger in syrup.
  • Add a splash of port, red wine or brandy for a grown-up version.
  • 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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