Lemon Plum Compote
This recipe makes 4 servings
Nutritional Info |
|
|---|---|
| Per serving: about | - |
| cal | 98 |
| pro | 1 g |
| total fat | 1 g |
| sat. fat | 0 g |
| carb | 25 g |
| fibre | 3 g |
| chol | 0 mg |
| sodium | 4 mg |
| % RDI: | - |
| calcium | 2 |
| iron | 2 |
| vit A | 3 |
| vit C | 47 |
| folate | 1 |
Make good use of the summer plum harvest with this subtly spiced compote.
Ingredients
- 1 lemon, scrubbed
- 1 lb plums, quartered (about 3 cups/750 mL)
- 2 tbsp granulated sugar
- 12 peppercorns
- 4 whole cloves
Preparation
Cut ends off lemon; discard. Cut lemon into 1/4-inch (5 mm) thick slices, removing any seeds; place in saucepan.
Add plums, 1-1/2 cups (375 mL) water, sugar, peppercorns and cloves; bring to boil. Cover, reduce heat and simmer until plums are tender, 15 minutes. Let cool. Serve at room temperature, discarding lemon, peppercorns and cloves.
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