Plum compôte
An average of 4.6 out of 5 stars from 15 ratings
- Prepare
- less than 30 mins
- Cook
- less than 10 mins
- Serve
- Serves 2
Serve this plum compôte with Greek yoghurt for a healthy dessert or spoon it onto your morning porridge.
By Sophie Dahl
From A Taste of My Life
Ingredients
- 300ml/½ pint boiling water
- 150g/5½oz caster sugar
- 500g/1lb 2oz plums, stones removed
- 2 cinnamon sticks
- 3-4 whole star anise
Method
Heat a large saucepan and pour in the boiling water. Add the sugar and let the mixture bubble for 30 seconds.
Add the plums, cinnamon sticks and star anise and simmer for 8-10 minutes.
Remove the plums, and simmer the sauce, stirring gently until it thickens, then pour over the plums and leave to cool slightly before serving.
