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Arrange the plum quarters in individual bowls.  Spoon the port wine sauce over the plums and garnish with whipped cream.
Arrange the plum quarters in individual bowls.  Spoon the port wine sauce over the plums and garnish with whipped cream.


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Latest revision as of 22:16, 14 July 2012

Summary
Prep time 15 min
Cook time 15 min
Source Recipes for Romance by Gail Greco
Yield / serves 4 servings
Rating Excellent!

Ingredients

  • 1/2 c port wine
  • 1/2 c water
  • 1/4 c sugar
  • 1 T lemon juice
  • 2 3-inch cinnamon sticks
  • 6 whole cloves
  • 5-6 large, fresh red-ripe plums
  • whipped cream for garnish

Preparation

In a medium saucepan, heat all of the ingredients except the plums and garnish. Add the plums and bring the mixture to a boil. Reduce the heat and simmer, uncovered, until the plums are tender when pierced with a fork, about 5 minutes.

Remove the plums from the wine mixture and cut them into quarters. (Remove skins if desired) Discard the pits. Meanwhile, return the liquid to a boil, and continue cooking for about 5 minutes. Remove the cinnamon sticks and cloves.

Arrange the plum quarters in individual bowls. Spoon the port wine sauce over the plums and garnish with whipped cream.