Plum Catsup Recipes

PLUM KETCHUP

Steps:

• Place cloves and allspice berries on cheesecloth and tie into a packet. In a deep, heavy, nonreactive pot, combine the spice packet and all remaining ingredients. Bring to a boil, then reduce heat and simmer, stirring occasionally until a thick, pulpy sauce is formed, about 50 to 60 minutes.
• Pass mixture through a sieve into a bowl, pressing with the back of a spoon to extract pulp. Let cool, then transfer to jars and refrigerate. The ketchup will keep 3 weeks in a refrigerator, 6 months in a freezer.

PLUM KETCHUP

Steps:

• in processor pulse plums, onion, garlic and ginger until finely chopped.
• put into a saucepan.
• add remaining ingredients, heat to boiling.
• lower heat and simmer uncovered, stirring occasionally until thickened, about 30 minutes.
• cool and refrigerate.

PLUM KETCHUP

Steps:

• Wash and halve the plums and remove the pits.
• Peel and slice the shallots.
• Roughly grind peppercorns and coriander seeds with mortar and pestle.
• Peel and thinly slice garlic cloves.
• In a large pot, heat oil and saute the shallots until translucent. Add salt.
• Add honey, red wine, pepper and coriander, bay leave and cinnamon stick, bring to a boil and add plums.
• Reduce heat and gently simmer for about 20 minutes until ketchup gets a jam-like consistency.
• Remove bay leave and cinnamon stick.
• Add horseradish and purée in a blender or with an immersion blender.
• Fill hot into prepared canning jars and store in a cool place for up to 3 months.

PLUM CATSUP

Steps:

• Place the plums ina nonreactive saucepan with the sugar, vinegar, and wine. Bring the pot to a simmer over med-low heat. Add the shallots and garlic. Simmer for 5 minutes and add the remaining ingredients. Continue to simmer until the sauce begins to thickent (20-25 min). Remove the bay leaf andcinnamon sticks. Transfer the catsup to blender or food processor and puree until smooth. Allow the catsup to cool in the refrigerator. The natural pectin will thicken the sauce. Catsup may be served warm, cold or at room temp.