Spicy poached plums with whipped crème fraîche
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Wine/Spirit Pairing
Fairview Sweet Red 2016
Ingredients
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- For the poached plums:
- 3 cups water
- 300 g sugar
- 2 cinnamon sticks
- 1 t fresh nutmeg, grated
- 2 star anise
- 1 vanilla pod, seeded
- 6 ripe plums, washed
- For the whipped crème fraîche:
- 1 cup crème fraîche
- 3 T caster sugar
- 1 vanilla pod, seeded
Method
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- To make the poached plums, combine the water, sugar, cinnamon, nutmeg, star anise and vanilla seeds.
- Bring to a boil, reduce the heat and add the plums, making sure they’re fully submerged in the liquid. Poach for 15 minutes – they shouldn’t be too soft, and hold their shape.
- To make the whipped crème fraîche, combine the crème fraîche, caster sugar and vanilla seeds. Whip until light and fluffy using an electric beater.
- Remove the plums from the poaching liquid, increase the heat and reduce the liquid until syrupy.
- To serve, plate the plums and syrup, then pipe the whipped crème fraîche onto the plate.
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