Christmas Plum Pudding

Christmas Plum Pudding Recipe By:HEATHER.WRAY “This is a fairly basic British Christmas plum pudding recipe but unlike other recipes it can actually have plums in it. Unfortunately the ingredient list is so long it isn’t easy to make it in less than industrial quantities! You can substitute a mixture of fresh and dried apricots, peaches, etc. for the plums and milk for the ale if you wish. Serve with brandy or rum butter.” Ingredients 1 cup whole wheat flour 2 1/2 cups fresh bread crumbs 4 ounces shredded suet 3 eggs, beaten 1 small carrot, grated 1 apple – peeled, … Continue reading Christmas Plum Pudding

Plum Sauce

Plum Sauce Recipe By:Rayna “This is an easy version of plum sauce that is very tasty and keeps well in the fridge. Serve hot or chilled, with egg rolls, pork or chicken.” Ingredients 3/4 (16 ounce) jar plum jam 2 tablespoons vinegar 1 tablespoon brown sugar 1 tablespoon dried minced onion 1 teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes 1 clove garlic, minced 1/2 teaspoon ground ginger Directions In a saucepan over medium heat, combine jam, vinegar, brown sugar, dried onion, red pepper, garlic and ginger. Bring to a boil, stirring. Remove from heat. Continue reading Plum Sauce

Zwetschgendatschi (German Plum Sheet Cake)

Zwetschgendatschi (German Plum Sheet Cake) Recipe By:barbara “Zwetschgendatschi is a classic German plum sheet cake from Bavaria – a short crust pastry, topped with Italian plums. It is traditionally served with vanilla sugar-sweetened whipped cream.” Ingredients 4 3/4 cups all-purpose flour 4 teaspoons baking powder 1 cup white sugar 2 teaspoons vanilla sugar 2 pinches salt 1 1/3 cups unsalted butter, room temperature and cut into chunks 2 eggs 2 1/4 pounds Italian prune plums, halved and pitted 2 tablespoons white sugar 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon 2 tablespoons unsalted butter, room temperature and cut into chunks 1 tablespoon sliced almonds … Continue reading Zwetschgendatschi (German Plum Sheet Cake)

Sliwkowka Czyli Nalewka ze Sliwek (Polish Purple Plum Liqueur)

Sliwkowka Czyli Nalewka ze Sliwek (Polish Purple Plum Liqueur) Recipe By:olenka “Delicious homemade plum liqueur. It needs 6 months to develop but after that you can enjoy it poured over ice cream or sponge cakes. Try dipping the plums from the liqueur into melted chocolate. Delicious!” Ingredients 2 pounds plums, pitted and sliced 2 cups pure rectified alcohol (190 proof) 2 tablespoons pure rectified alcohol (190 proof) 2 cups vodka 2 tablespoons vodka 1 1/2 cups white sugar Directions Place plums in a glass carboy used for brewing. Pour in 2 cups plus 2 tablespoons rectified alcohol and 2 cups … Continue reading Sliwkowka Czyli Nalewka ze Sliwek (Polish Purple Plum Liqueur)