Stewed plums with cinnamon and

lemon

Equipment:

• Chopping board

• Knives

• Big pot

• Measuring cups and

spoons

• Bowls and spoons

for serving

Ingredients:

• 1/2 cup sugar

• 2 cup water

• dash salt

• 2 tablespoon fresh

lemon juice

• 1 cinnamon stick

• about 30 small ripe

plums

What to do:

• In a large saucepan, combine sugar, water,

salt, and lemon juice; add cinnamon stick.

Stirring constantly, bring mixture to a boil.

• Wash plums

• Cut the plums into quarters being careful of

the pip in the middle of the fruit. Cut off

any daggy bits and put in compost bin.

• Place in boiling syrup. Continue boiling for

3 to 5 minutes, or until plums are tender.

Add more sugar to taste if necessary and cook

for a few more minutes.

• Remove from heat; chill.

• Serve with yoghurt, ice cream, over cerial or

just on its own…..

• These can be frozen and used when needed.