Poached Spiced Plums
Transform your dessert game with this elegant recipe for Poached Spiced Plums, a simple yet sophisticated dish brimming with warm, aromatic flavors. Perfectly ripe plums are gently poached in a fragrant spiced syrup made with cinnamon, star anise, cloves, vanilla, orange zest, and a hint of citrusy lemon juice. The fruit becomes tender while maintaining its shape, beautifully infused with the sweet and spicy notes of the poaching liquid. The reduced syrup, transformed into a luscious glaze, adds a decadent touch. Ready in just 30 minutes, this stunning make-ahead dessert is ideal for dinner parties or cozy nights in. Serve these flavorful plums with a dollop of whipped cream, a scoop of vanilla ice cream, or creamy yogurt for a memorable treat.
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 8 whole plums
- 2 cups water
- 0.5 cups granulated sugar
- 1 whole cinnamon stick
- 2 whole star anise
- 3 whole cloves
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1 strip (from 1 orange) orange zest
- 2 tablespoons lemon juice
Instructions
Wash and dry the plums. Cut them in half and remove the pits. Set aside.
In a medium saucepan, combine water, granulated sugar, cinnamon stick, star anise, cloves, vanilla extract, orange zest, and lemon juice. Stir to dissolve the sugar.
Place the saucepan over medium heat and bring the mixture to a gentle simmer.
Add the halved plums to the saucepan, cut side down.
Reduce the heat to low and let the plums poach gently for 8-10 minutes, or until they are tender but still hold their shape. Flip them halfway through cooking.
Using a slotted spoon, transfer the plums to a serving dish or bowl.
Increase the heat to medium-high and let the poaching liquid reduce for 5-7 minutes, or until it forms a slightly thickened syrup.
Remove the syrup from heat and discard the cinnamon stick, star anise, cloves, and orange zest.
Pour the warm syrup over the plums and let them cool to room temperature or chill in the refrigerator before serving.
Serve the poached plums with their syrup, and optionally pair them with ice cream, whipped cream, or yogurt.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
705 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 4.1 g | 5% | |
| Saturated Fat | 0.4 g | 2% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.0 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 0 mg | 0% | |
| Sodium | 34 mg | 1% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 175.3 g | 64% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 13.0 g | 46% | |
| Total Sugars | 154.0 g | ||
| Protein | 6.1 g | 12% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.0 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 198 mg | 15% | |
| Iron | 5.6 mg | 31% | |
| Potassium | 1094 mg | 23% | |
*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.
