How to Cook Plums

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Look for smooth, unblemished plums.. Choose "dry," tart plums for cooking.. Save the sweet and juicy plums for salads and for eating raw.

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1

Look for smooth, unblemished plums.

Step 1

Look for smooth, unblemished plums.

2

Choose "dry," tart plums for cooking.

Step 2

Choose "dry," tart plums for cooking.

3

Save the sweet and juicy plums for salads and for eating raw.

Step 3

Save the sweet and juicy plums for salads and for eating raw.

4

Know the basic ways in which you can eat and cook plums.

Step 4

Know the basic ways in which you can eat and cook plums.

5

Bring the water and sugar to a boil in a small saucepan over medium-high heat.

Step 5

Bring the water and sugar to a boil in a small saucepan over medium-high heat.

6

Add the lemon zest and the plums.

Step 6

Add the lemon zest and the plums.

7

Simmer the plums, covered, for 10 minutes over low heat.

Step 7

Simmer the plums, covered, for 10 minutes over low heat.

8

Take the lid off, and let the plums simmer for 8 to 10 more minutes.

Step 8

Take the lid off, and let the plums simmer for 8 to 10 more minutes.

9

Let the plums cool for 5 minutes, then serve them.

Step 9

Let the plums cool for 5 minutes, then serve them.

10

Wash and slice the plums.

Step 10

Wash and slice the plums.

11

Place the plums into a shallow saucepan, and cover them with sugar.

Step 11

Place the plums into a shallow saucepan, and cover them with sugar.

12

Add some water.

Step 12

Add some water.

13

Cover the saucepan with a lid, then cook the plums for about 10 minutes over med

Step 13

Cover the saucepan with a lid, then cook the plums for about 10 minutes over medium heat.

14

Take the lid off the saucepan, and let the sauce thicken.

Step 14

Take the lid off the saucepan, and let the sauce thicken.

15

Serve the plums.

Step 15

Serve the plums.

16

Preheat your oven to 390°F (200°C/gas 6).

Step 16

Preheat your oven to 390°F (200°C/gas 6).

17

Mix the sugar and ground cinnamon together in a bowl.

Step 17

Mix the sugar and ground cinnamon together in a bowl.

18

Beat the egg white in a shallow dish with a whisk.

Step 18

Beat the egg white in a shallow dish with a whisk.

19

Dip the plums into the egg white, then roll them in the cinnamon sugar.

Step 19

Dip the plums into the egg white, then roll them in the cinnamon sugar.

20

Arrange the plums in a buttered baking dish.

Step 20

Arrange the plums in a buttered baking dish.

21

Bake the plums for about 15 to 20 minutes.

Step 21

Bake the plums for about 15 to 20 minutes.

22

Serve the plums.

Step 22

Serve the plums.

23

Grease your grill with cooking spray, then preheat it to medium-high.

Step 23

Grease your grill with cooking spray, then preheat it to medium-high.

24

Wash, halve, and pit the plums.

Step 24

Wash, halve, and pit the plums.

25

Mix together the butter, sugar, and cinnamon.

Step 25

Mix together the butter, sugar, and cinnamon.

26

Brush the butter mixture onto the flat side of the plums.

Step 26

Brush the butter mixture onto the flat side of the plums.

27

Place the plums flesh-side-down onto the grill, and cook them for 5 minutes.

Step 27

Place the plums flesh-side-down onto the grill, and cook them for 5 minutes.

28

Use a spatula to take the plums off of the grill, and serve them.

Step 28

Use a spatula to take the plums off of the grill, and serve them.

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