Savory Plum Sauce

Name: Savory Plum Sauce
Prep time: 5 min
Cook time: 15 min
Total time: 20 min
Yield: about 2-3/4 cups.
Ingredients: 2 cans (30 ounces each) purple plums, drained and pitted; 1/4 cup sugar; 3 tablespoons orange juice concentrate; 4-1/2 teaspoons lemon juice; 1-1/2 teaspoons cider vinegar; 1/2 to 3/4 teaspoon salt; 1/2 teaspoon ground ginger; 1/4 teaspoon cayenne pepper; 1/4 teaspoon curry powder; 1-1/2 teaspoons cornstarch; 1 tablespoon cold water

This flavorful sauce tastes fantastic served with pork or poultry dishes. Plus, it's very quick and easy to stir together.—Nancy Mendoza, Yakima, Washington

Ingredients

2 cans (30 ounces each) purple plums, drained and pitted
1/4 cup sugar
3 tablespoons orange juice concentrate
4-1/2 teaspoons lemon juice
1-1/2 teaspoons cider vinegar
1/2 to 3/4 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon ground ginger
1/4 teaspoon cayenne pepper
1/4 teaspoon curry powder
1-1/2 teaspoons cornstarch
1 tablespoon cold water

Directions

Place plums in blender or food processor; cover and process until smooth. Transfer to a saucepan; add sugar, or orange juice concentrate, lemon juice, vinegar and seasoning. Bring to a boil. Combine cornstarch and water until smooth; gradually add to plum mixture. Bring to a boil; cook and stir for 2 minutes or until thickened. Serve as a condiment with pork or poultry.

Nutrition Facts

2 tablespoons: 32 calories, 0 fat (0 saturated fat), 0 cholesterol, 54mg sodium, 8g carbohydrate (6g sugars, 1g fiber), 0 protein.

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Carolshene

Oct 16, 2011

This is a zippy and mildly warm sauce. It has a sweet and spicy flavor all at the same time. When I'm looking for something to make with my plumbs next year I am likely to go back to the recipe.