Plum Crazy Sauce
Get ready to elevate your culinary creations with Plum Crazy Sauce—a sweet, tangy, and slightly spicy condiment bursting with the vibrant flavor of ripe plums. This irresistible sauce combines juicy plums with brown sugar, honey, and the warm kick of fresh ginger and red pepper flakes, blended together with umami-rich soy sauce and apple cider vinegar for a well-balanced fusion. Perfectly thickened and pureed into a velvety smooth texture, it’s a versatile addition to any dish. Whether drizzled over grilled meats, paired with roasted vegetables, or used as a dipping sauce, Plum Crazy Sauce adds a bold gourmet touch. Quick to prepare in just under 40 minutes, this homemade gem is fridge-friendly and freezer-ready, ensuring you always have a pop of flavor on hand.
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 6 whole ripe plums
- 0.5 cup brown sugar
- 2 tablespoons honey
- 3 tablespoons apple cider vinegar
- 1 tablespoon soy sauce
- 1 teaspoon fresh ginger
- 2 whole garlic cloves
- 0.25 teaspoon ground cinnamon
- 0.25 teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes
- 0.5 cup water
- 0.5 teaspoon salt
- 0.25 teaspoon black pepper
Instructions
Wash and pit the plums, then chop them into small pieces.
In a medium saucepan over medium heat, combine the chopped plums, brown sugar, honey, apple cider vinegar, soy sauce, ginger, minced garlic, ground cinnamon, crushed red pepper flakes, and water.
Stir the mixture to combine and bring it to a boil.
Reduce the heat to low and let it simmer for 20–25 minutes, stirring occasionally, until the plums have softened and the sauce has thickened.
Remove the saucepan from the heat and let the mixture cool slightly.
Use an immersion blender or transfer the mixture to a blender (ensure it's not too hot) and puree until smooth.
Taste and adjust seasoning with salt and black pepper as needed.
Strain the sauce through a fine-mesh sieve for a smoother texture, if desired.
Transfer to a clean jar or container and let it cool completely before storing in the refrigerator.
Use within 1–2 weeks or freeze for longer storage.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
617 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 1.3 g | 2% | |
| Saturated Fat | 0.0 g | 0% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.0 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 0 mg | 0% | |
| Sodium | 1786 mg | 78% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 158.4 g | 58% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 6.9 g | 25% | |
| Total Sugars | 147.1 g | ||
| Protein | 5.2 g | 10% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.0 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 133 mg | 10% | |
| Iron | 2.0 mg | 11% | |
| Potassium | 876 mg | 19% | |
*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.
