- It remained too runny, why?
- The water content of plums varies. Cook longer without a lid, or cool it down – pectin makes it thicker when cold.
Spiced plum and chilli sauce with cinnamon
This sauce is the meeting of Christmas scents and summer fiery flavours. The warmth of cinnamon harmonises surprisingly well with the heat of chilli, while plums provide body and sweetness. Excellent gastro gift, but also a hit with roast meats (duck, goose) or grilled cheeses.
Ingredients
500
g
Plums (stoned)
100
g
Brown sugar
1
whole
Cinnamon stick
2
whole
Fresh chillies
1
whole
Onion
2
cloves
Garlic
50
ml
Cider vinegar
100
ml
Water
1
tsp
Salt
1
tbsp
Olive oil
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Equipment Needed
- Saucepan
- Stick blender
- Sterilised jar
Allergen Information
Sulphur dioxide (in vinegar)
Instructions
1
✓
Sauté the finely chopped onion, garlic and chilli in the oil.
Tip: Aromas dissolve best in oil.
2
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Add the diced plums, water, vinegar, sugar, cinnamon, salt.
Tip: Put the cinnamon stick in whole, so it releases flavour slowly.
3
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Cook until soft for approx. 30-40 minutes.
Tip: The plums should completely break down.
4
✓
Remove the cinnamon.
Tip: If left in during blending, you'll have hard splinters in the sauce.
5
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Blend until smooth with a stick blender.
Tip: This homogenises the texture.
6
✓
Bring to the boil once more, then fill into a jar.
Tip: Filling while hot is important for preservation.
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Ingredients
- 500 g Plums (stoned)
- 100 g Brown sugar
- 1 whole Cinnamon stick
- 2 whole Fresh chillies
- 1 whole Onion
- 2 cloves Garlic
- 50 ml Cider vinegar
- 100 ml Water
- 1 tsp Salt
- 1 tbsp Olive oil