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Poached plums

by Andrew MacKenzie
  1. Poached plums
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Sweet plums are poached in a hot vanilla syrup in this recipe from Andrew MacKenzie. The poached plums will pair beautifully with a soufflé or cheesecake, or simply with a bowl of ice cream.

First published in 2015
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  • 4 plums, quartered and de-stoned
  • 1 lemon, peel only
  • 200ml of water
  • 100g of sugar
  • 1 vanilla pod
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Method

1
Add the plums to a heat-proof bowl and set aside. Meanwhile, place the vanilla pod, lemon peel, water and sugar in a pan and simmer until the sugar has dissolved
  • 4 plums, quartered and de-stoned
  • 1 lemon, peel only
  • 200ml of water
  • 100g of sugar
  • 1 vanilla pod
2
Drizzle the syrup over the plums and set aside until the plums are soft and the syrup has cooled slightly. Serve with soufflé, ice cream, or your choice of dessert
First published in 2015
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Andrew MacKenzie

Andrew MacKenzie was destined to be a chef, inspired by his uncles, who both cooked professionally. Over his career, he has championed British produce and become a true authority on Sussex's local larder.

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