Savory Plum Sauce Food

APRICOT SAUCE RECIPE

Steps:

• Gather the ingredients.
• Prepare a water bath canner and 4 (1/2-pint) canning jars.
• Halve, pit and chop the apricots.
• Combine all ingredients in a large saucepan or Dutch oven.
• Bring to a boil. Reduce heat.
• Cook until thick, with a syrup-like consistency. This will take anywhere from 20 minutes to an hour.
• If desired, purée the sauce using an immersion blender.
• Ladle into hot, clean jars leaving about 1/4-inch head space.
• Top with the 2-piece lids and rings, and process in a water bath canner for 15 minutes.

PLUM SAUCE

Steps:

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

AUTHENTIC CHINESE PLUM SAUCE

Steps:

• Place all the ingredients except for the spice mixture in a medium-sized pot and bring to a boil. Reduce the heat to medium-low and simmer uncovered for 30 minutes. Use an immersion blender or transfer to a blender to puree until smooth (then return to pot).
• Place the whole spices (skip if using store-bought five spice powder) in a small dry pan and toast over medium-high heat just until fragrant. Be careful not to scorch the spices or they will taste bitter. Let the spices cool and then place the whole spices in a piece of cheesecloth tied shut with string or in a tea sachet. Do the same if using store-bought ground five spice powder.
• Place the spice packet in the pot with the plum sauce and continue to simmer uncovered for 25-45 minutes until the sauce is thickened to the desired consistency. Discard the spice packet. Let the sauce cool. Store in the fridge in an airtight non-reactive container. Will keep for up to 2 weeks.
• CANNING INSTRUCTIONS: Ladle the hot plum sauce into sterilized jars, seal with the lids and process in a boiling water canner for 15 minutes. Turn off the heat and let sit for 5 minutes. Remove the jars and let sit undisturbed for 24 hours then check the seals. Will keep in a dark, cool place for at least a year.

SAVORY PLUM SAUCE

Steps:

• Place plums in blender or food processor; cover and process until smooth. Transfer to a saucepan; add sugar, or orange juice concentrate, lemon juice, vinegar and seasoning. Bring to a boil. Combine cornstarch and water until smooth; gradually add to plum mixture. Bring to a boil; cook and stir for 2 minutes or until thickened. Serve as a condiment with pork or poultry.

SPICY PLUM SAUCE

Steps:

• In a blender or food processor, process the plums, onion and garlic in batches until smooth. Transfer to a Dutch oven. Stir in the remaining ingredients. Bring to a boil. Reduce heat; simmer until reduced by a third, 60-90 minutes., Carefully ladle hot mixture into hot sterilized half-pint jars, leaving 1/4-in. headspace. Remove air bubbles and adjust headspace, if necessary, by adding hot mixture. Wipe rims. Center lids on jars; screw on bands until fingertip tight. Place jars into canner with simmering water, ensuring that they are completely covered with water. Bring to a boil; process for 15 minutes. Remove jars and cool.

SAVORY PLUM SAUCE

Steps:

• Put the apple in a large saucepan with a little water. Let it cook for about 5 minutes, or until it is soft. Add the remaining ingredients and a little salt. Let simmer on low heat for an hour. Remove from the heat and let cool to room temperature. Puree the sauce in a food processer. Taste for sweet (add more sugar) or sour (add more vinegar). Pour into a glass jar and efrigerate for a day or two before using.

ALMOND CHICKEN WITH SAVORY PLUM SAUCE

Steps:

• Preheat oven 375 deg.
• Combine first four ingredients in plastic bag. Add chicken strips and marinate for 15 minutes.
• Place almonds and parsley on waxed paper. Dip chicken strips into mixture to coat. Place chicken strips on a sprayed jelly roll pan and bake at 375 deg. for 16-20 minutes.
• Plum sauce:.
• Cut in half, remove seed and chop. Puree plums in a blender
• Place puree into a sauce pan and add soy, cornstarch, sugar, ginger and garlic. Bring to a simmer and let simmer until thick about 10-15 minutes.
• Or you may place in a 1 quart glass container, combine all ingredients and microwave on high uncovered for 8 minutes. Stirring every 3 minutes or until thick and clear.
• Serve chicken strips with lettuce, sugar snap peas and sauce.