Lighter Plum Sauce Food

HEALTHY HOMEMADE PLUM SAUCE

Steps:

• Slice plums in half and discard pits. Cut each half into about 6 chunks.
• Add plums, garlic, onion, ginger, tamari and chili flakes to a medium sauce pan and bring to a simmer uncovered, stirring occasionally.
• Bring to a low simmer and continue to stir every 8 minutes or so to keep from burning the bottom. Continue for 30 minutes or until plums have broken down and sauce begins to thicken.
• Using an immersion blender, or allow to cool and place in your blender or food processor, mix until smooth.
• If using sweetener, add a little at a time and continue blending until you reach desired sweetness.
• Pour into jars and keep in the fridge for up to 6 days, or freezer for future use.

PERFECT MARINARA SAUCE

Steps:

• Combine 3 tablespoons olive oil, 6 thinly sliced garlic cloves and a pinch of red pepper flakes in a large skillet and cook over medium-low heat until the garlic is golden, about 6 minutes. Crush a 28-ounce can of San Marzano plum tomatoes into the skillet with your hands; rinse the can with about 1 cup water and add to the sauce. Add a handful of torn basil leaves and season with salt. Increase the heat to medium and simmer, uncovered, until thick, 20 to 25 minutes. Toss with 1 pound cooked pasta (makes 4 cups sauce).

LIGHTER MINI SPRING ROLLS WITH LIGHTER PLUM SAUCE

Steps:

• PREPARE PLUM SAUCE:.
• In a small saucepan, combine the plums, brown sugar, vinegar, ginger, and garlic.
• Bring to a boil over medium-high heat, stirring constantly.
• Remove from the heat and set aside to cool.
• When cool, remove and discard the ginger.
• PREPARE SPRING ROLLS:.
• Preheat the oven to 375 degrees Fahrenheit. Lightly coat 2 baking sheets with nonstick spray. Coat a nonstick skillet with nonstick spray.
• In a small bowl, stir together the soy sauce and sugar until smooth. Set aside until step 13.
• Set the skillet over medium-high heat.
• Add the cabbage, carrots, celery and garlic and cook, stirring, for 5 minutes, or until crisp tender.
• Remove the vegetables from the skillet and set aside until step 14.
• In the same skillet, cook the ground turkey, stirring, for 5 minutes, or until no longer pink.
• Add the soy sauce mixture to the skillet and stir well.
• Add the cooked vegetables and remove from the heat.
• Arrange the sheets of phyllo dough in one stack. Cut crosswise into 3 strips. Transfer 2 stacks of the strips to waxed paper and cover with plastic wrap to prevent drying out as you work.
• Place 1 strip of phyllo on a work surface and lightly coat with nonstick spray.
• Place 1 tablespoon of filling at the short end of the strip, centering it between the edges.
• Roll up the strip and filling one-third of the way. Fold the right and left sides of the phyllo over the filling and continue rolling to the end.
• Place the roll, seam side down, on a prepared baking sheet.
• Repeat with the remaining phyllo sheets and filling.
• Bake for 15 minutes, or until golden brown.
• Serve hot with the plum sauce.

PLUM SAUCE

Steps:

• 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.

CHINESE PLUM SAUCE

Steps:

• Place the plums, sugar, apple cider vinegar, unseasoned rice vinegar, soy sauce, Chinese five-spice powder, ginger coins, chile and 1/4 teaspoon salt in a small pot. Bring to a boil, reduce the heat to medium, cover and simmer until the plums are soft, about 20 minutes.
• Allow the mixture to cool for 5 minutes, then transfer to a blender, filling halfway. Put the lid on, leaving one corner open. Cover the lid with a kitchen towel to catch splatters, and pulse until smooth. Alternatively, use an immersion blender until smooth.
• Transfer the blended plum mixture back to the same pot and cook over medium heat, stirring frequently, until the mixture is thick and you can see the bottom of the pot when you run a rubber spatula across the bottom, about 5 minutes.
• Transfer to a medium bowl or plate to cool to room temperature, about 2 hours.
• The sauce can be stored in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 2 weeks or in the freezer for up to 2 months.

LIGHTER PLUM SAUCE

Steps:

• In a small saucepan, combine the plums, brown sugar, vinegar, ginger, and garlic.
• Bring to a boil over medium-high heat, stirring constantly.
• Remove from the heat and set aside to cool.
• When cool, remove and discard the ginger.

PLUM TOMATO SAUCE

Steps:

• Heat a medium pot over medium heat for 4 to 5 minutes. Add olive oil, onion, and garlic and season with salt and pepper. Saute until translucent, 5 to 7 minutes. Stir in crushed tomatoes.
• Bring mixture to a boil; reduce heat to low and let simmer. Add sugar, oregano, 1 teaspoon pepper, and 1 teaspoon kosher salt; mix well. Let simmer, uncovered, until desired consistency is reached, 35 to 45 minutes, stirring every 15 minutes.
• Place a food mill on top of a large bowl. Transfer mixture to the food mill and process, working in batches if needed.

PLUM SAUCE

Steps:

• Boil all for 2 hours, Skim off stones. Put through a sieve and pour into air tight bottles or jars.

ASIAN PLUM SAUCE FOR CANNING

Steps:

• Place all ingredients in a large heavy bottom pan bring to boil stirring until thick and syrupy 1 1/2 hours when it reaching 215 F degrees.
• Fill sterilized jars leaving 1/4 inch headspace. Wipe rims and place lids and rings and process 15 minutes. Shut flame off, remove lid and leave for 5 more minutes.
• Remove to a towel-lined counter to cool in a draft free spot.
• Remove rings and wipe clean, label and place in storage in a cool, dark place.