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Spicy Plum Sauce

By: Suzanne Veverka 
"Suzanne Veverka, a field editor from White Cloud, Michigan, suggests, 'This flavorful fruit sauce is delicious over pork or poultry. The pepper gives it a little kick.'"

This Kitchen Approved Recipe has an average star rating of 4.2 Rate/Review | Read Reviews (9)

Prep Time:
1 Hr 30 Min
Cook Time:
15 Min
Ready In:
1 Hr 45 Min

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Original Recipe Yield 72 servings
 

Ingredients

  • 4 pounds plums, pitted and quartered
  • 1 small onion, quartered
  • 1 clove garlic, peeled
  • 3 1/2 cups sugar
  • 2 cups cider vinegar
  • 1 tablespoon ground ginger
  • 1 tablespoon ground mustard
  • 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
  • 1 teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes
  • 1/2 teaspoon ground cloves

Directions

  1. In a blender or food processor, process the plums, onion and garlic in batches until smooth. Transfer to a large saucepan or Dutch oven. Stir in the remaining ingredients. Bring to a boil. Reduce heat; simmer for 60-90 minutes or until reduced by a third.
  2. Ladle hot mixture into hot jars, leaving 1/4-in. headspace. Adjust caps. Process for 15 minutes in a boiling-water bath. Remove jars to wire racks to cool completely.
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The reviewer gave this recipe 4 stars. This recipe averages a 4.2 star rating.
Reviewed on Aug. 4, 2008 by keeweekid   view full review
This recipe is a nice change from always creating sweet jams or desserts from my plums. Based...
The reviewer gave this recipe 4 stars. This recipe averages a 4.2 star rating.
Reviewed on Oct. 3, 2008 by Mich   view full review
We love this recipe. I did half the vinegar and I'm happy I did. I also added 1TBSP of chili...
The reviewer gave this recipe 2 stars. This recipe averages a 4.2 star rating.
Reviewed on Jul. 17, 2008 by QUEENHONEYBEE   view full review
Maybe I did something wrong or maybe I just am not a vinegar fan, but after all that work all...
The reviewer gave this recipe 4 stars. This recipe averages a 4.2 star rating.
Reviewed on Aug. 16, 2008 by rfodell   view full review
After reading the reviews, the suggestion by Heidi makes a big improvement to the recipe. The...
The reviewer gave this recipe 4 stars. This recipe averages a 4.2 star rating.
Reviewed on Sep. 28, 2009 by GhöstPepper   view full review
I also used Heidi Eilers suggestion and would make this recipe a 5 star with that.
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.2 star rating.
Reviewed on Sep. 8, 2009 by Diane Dennis   view full review
Nice option from the always sweet treats of plums. Took review advise used only 1/2 cup cider...
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.2 star rating.
Reviewed on Oct. 5, 2011 by ladyraina   view full review
excellent recipe! i slimmed it down to 12 servings (filled an 8 oz jar), followed a prior...
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.2 star rating.
Reviewed on Oct. 14, 2009 by Kathy   view full review
First time trying this type of canning. Turned out great! So much better than the store...
The reviewer gave this recipe 4 stars. This recipe averages a 4.2 star rating.
Reviewed on Apr. 30, 2011 by DONNANDREW   view full review
This is a good recipe. Just opened my first jar recently after preserving, and it's very good....

 

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