Pickled Plums Recipes

PICKLED PLUMS

Steps:

• Wash plums. Cut plums in half; pit. Remove root and stem ends from onions. Cut onion in half lengthwise; cut into 1/2-inch-thick slices. Pack plum halves and onion slices into hot, sterilized pint canning jars.
• In a large stainless-steel, enamel, or nonstick heavy saucepan, combine the water and vinegar. Bring to boiling. Add sugar, cinnamon, allspice, cloves, star anise, and salt. Return to boiling, stirring until sugar dissolves. Remove from heat.
• Pour hot liquid over plums and onions in jars, leaving a 1/4-inch headspace. Wipe jar rims; adjust lids.
• Process filled jars in a boiling-water canner for 5 minutes (start timing when water returns to boiling). Remove jars from canner; cool on wire racks.

PLUM GOOD PICKLED PLUMS

Steps:

• Wash the fruit and prick each plum with a fork.
• Put all the other ingredients into a saucepan and bring to a gentle boil, stirring until the sugar has melted.
• Add plums and cook for 3-4 minutes.
• Put plums into sterilized jars.
• Keep boiling the syrup until it thickens, pour over plums.
• Check the jars are sealed, keep for 2 months before using.

PICKLED PLUMS

Steps:

• Combine vinegar, sugar, mustard seeds, bay leaf, thyme, 1 1/2 teaspoons salt, and 1 cup water in a medium saucepan. Boil, stirring occasionally, until sugar dissolves, 2 to 4 minutes.
• Place plums in a glass bowl or jar and top with brine; cool completely. Refrigerate at least 4 hours or up to 4 days.

PICKLED PLUMS

Steps:

• Rinse the plums, and score the surface with a sharp knife. Add the plums, balsamic, red wine, and spices to a saucepan. Bring to a boil, reduce the heat to low, and simmer for 5 minutes.
• Layer the plums and herbs in jars, Cover with the hot cooking liquid, and seal tightly. Let infuse for 2 days before using.

PICKLED PLUMS AND RED ONIONS

Steps:

• Pit plums and cut into 1/2-inch wedges. Cut onions into 3/4-inch pieces and transfer with plums to a 10-cup (2 1/2-quart) heatproof glass jar with a lid. In a large saucepan bring water and vinegar to a boil with remaining ingredients, stirring until sugar is dissolved, and immediately pour over plums and onions. Cool mixture, uncovered. Plums and onions may be pickled 1 week ahead and chilled, covered.

SPICY PICKLED PLUMS

Steps:

• Slit skin of each plum lengthwise from top to bottom with a sharp paring knife evenly around plum in 4 to 6 places, then put in a heatproof jar.
• Bring water to a boil with remaining ingredients in a 3-quart nonreactive saucepan, stirring until sugar is dissolved, then simmer, uncovered, stirring occasionally, 15 minutes.
• Immediately pour pickling liquid over plums. Cool, uncovered, then chill, covered, at least 1 day.
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PICKLED PLUMS WITH SHISO

Steps:

• Put plums in a nonreactive bowl; set aside. Stir together vinegar, sugar, 1 cup water, shiso leaves, the spices, and the chile in a medium saucepan. Bring to a boil. Pour over plums; let cool completely. Cover with plastic wrap, and refrigerate at least 8 hours, or up to 1 week. Just before serving, cut plums into 1/2-inch pieces. Discard cinnamon stick and chile.