Honey-poached plums
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In this recipe the plums are poached in a honey and cinnamon syrup to give you a dessert that's delicious, easy and healthy.
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Serves: 4
Ingredients
You can ripen plums by putting them in a paper bag, closing it loosely, and leaving it on the worktop for a few days. Once the fruit is ripe, it should be stored in the refrigerator for up to three days.
- 300ml (1/2pt) water125g (4fl oz) honey1 cinnamon stick
- 450g (1lb) plums
To serve
- Half-fat creme fraiche
To serve
- Half-fat creme fraiche
Method
- Place the water, honey and cinnamon stick in a large saucepan and bring slowly to the boil. Stir initially to ensure the honey has dissolved.
- Halve the plums and remove the stones. Add to the honey syrup and simmer gently for 8-10 mins until the plums are soft.
- When tender, transfer to a serving bowl using a slotted spoon.
- Remove the cinnamon stick, return the syrup to the heat and boil rapidly until slightly thickened. Allow to cool, then pour over the plums.
- Serve with a dollop of half-fat creme fraiche.
Nutritional information
Guideline Daily Amount for 2,000 calories per day are: 70g fat, 20g saturated fat, 90g sugar, 6g salt.
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