Plum compôte
Prep time less than 30 mins
Cook time less than 30 mins
Serves 2
Dietary Vegetarian
From A Taste of My Life
Serve this plum compôte with Greek yoghurt for a healthy dessert or spoon it onto your morning porridge.
Method
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Heat a large saucepan and pour in the boiling water. Add the sugar and let the mixture bubble for 30 seconds.
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Add the plums, cinnamon sticks and star anise and simmer for 8-10 minutes.
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Remove the plums, and simmer the sauce, stirring gently until it thickens, then pour over the plums and leave to cool slightly before serving.
Ingredients
- 300ml/½ pint boiling water
- 150g/5½oz caster sugar
- 500g/1lb 2oz plums, stones removed
- 2 cinnamon sticks
- 3-4 whole star anise
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