Poached Plums

Poached plums are a luscious and simple dessert that's perfect for the holidays.

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Plum season is here and there are a lot of ways to cook them. Poached plums are a simple dessert that you can prepare in just a few minutes.

Poached plums are not only delicious but also super healthy. They have a lot of vitamin C, fiber, and potassium.

This is a delightful recipe that can be made in minutes. This is best served with vanilla ice cream (or ice cream of your choice).

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Poached Plums Recipe

Poached plums are a luscious and simple dessert that's perfect for the holidays.

Prep Time10 mins

Cook Time20 mins

Total Time30 mins

Course: Dessert

Cuisine: American

Ingredients for Poached Plums

• 250 g Plums
• 50 g Caster Sugar
• a small stick Cinnamon
• 200 ml Water
• 1 cup Orange Juice

to serve

• Vanilla Ice Cream

How to make Poached Plums

• Heat a saucepan over medium flame.
• Add the sugar, cinnamon, water and orange juice.
• Simmer until sugar fully dissolved, stirring occasionally.
• When it has a syrup like consistency, add the plums.
• Poach (Cook) for 15 minutes or until the plums are soft.
• Discard the cinnamon stick.
• Transfer to serving bowls.
• Serve with a scoop of vanilla ice cream.