Mirabelle Plum
Plums are a type of fruit that belongs to the genus Prunus, which also includes peaches, nectarines, apricots, and cherries. Plums are round or oval-shaped and typically have a deep purple, blue or red colour when ripe.
They have a sweet taste and a juicy flesh. They can be eaten fresh, canned, or dried. They are also used to make jams, jellies, preserves, and other fruit products.
Plums are low in calories but high in nutrients. They are a good source of vitamin C, vitamin K, dietary fiber, and antioxidants. They also contain a variety of phytochemicals.
Which have been linked to health benefits such as reducing the risk of cancer, heart disease, and other chronic health conditions.
Plums Recipes
Here is a simple recipe for making plum spread:
Ingredients:
- 2 lbs plums
- 1 cup sugar
- 1 tablespoon lemon juice
- 1/4 teaspoon cinnamon (optional)
Instructions:
- Rinse and pit the plums, then chop them into small pieces.
- In a large saucepan, combine the plums, sugar, and lemon juice.
- Bring the mixture to a boil over medium heat, then reduce the heat and let it simmer for about 20-30 minutes, or until the plums are soft and the mixture has thickened.
- Stir in the cinnamon, if using.
- Remove from heat and let it cool.
- Once cooled, blend the mixture in a blender or food processor until smooth.
- Transfer the spread to a sterilized jar, and store in the refrigerator for up to 2-3 weeks.
Enjoy the homemade plum spread on bread, crackers, or as a topping for yogurt or ice cream.
Ingredients
Mirabelle Plum (50%), Unsweetened Fruit Juice Concentrate (grape, date, pineapple), Lemon Juice, Gelling Agent (Fruit Pectin).
Nutrition
| Energy | 965k.J., 227 kcal |
|---|---|
| Protein | 0.3g |
| Carbohydrate | 56g |
| Of which sugar | 56g |
| Of which starch | 0 |
| Fat | 0.2g |
| of which saturates | 0 |
| Fibre | 1.1g |
| Sodium | Less than a 0.1 |
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