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Ingredients

  • 1kg plums, halved and pitted
  • 1/4 cup water
  • 1 tsp cinnamon
  • 1 tsp cardamom
  • 2 Tbsp lemon juice
  • 2 1/2 cups granulated sugar

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Spiced Plum Butter (2)

plum butter

Method

  • In a large saucepan, combine sugar, plums and water
  • Bring to the boil then reduce the heat, cooking the fruit until it is very tender
  • Cool then puree
  • Return to the saucepan and add the spices
  • Bring to a boil over medium-high heat, stirring frequently
  • Reduce heat and boil gently until mixture thickens to a spreadable consistency and holds its shape on a spoon
  • Store in sterilized jars
  • Once open store in the fridge for up to a month or freeze for up to 3 months

Comments

Thanks to Willowbrook Orchard for providing the plums used in the demonstration.

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