Plum Rickey Food

PLUM CRUNCH

Steps:

• Vanilla ice cream, for serving
• Preheat the oven to 375 degrees F.
• For the fruit, in a large bowl, combine the plums, brown sugar, flour, and cassis. Pour the mixture into a 12 by 8-inch shallow baking dish.
• For the topping, combine the flour, granulated sugar, brown sugar, salt, oatmeal, walnuts, and butter in the bowl of an electric mixer fitted with the paddle attachment. Mix on low speed until the mixture is crumbly and the butter is the size of peas. Scatter evenly over the plum mixture.
• Bake the plum crunch for 40 to 45 minutes, until the plums are bubbling and the top is browned. Serve warm or at room temperature with ice cream.

PLUM RICKEY

Steps:

• Pour brandy and lime juice over ice in a 9 ounce highball glass.
• Fill with soda.
• Add plum slice and serve.

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.