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Poached plums

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Andrew MacKenzie

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Ingredients

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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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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
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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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