German Plum Butter (Pflaumenmus)

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   This is about 1 kg damson plums!

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   Wash, pit and quarter the plums.

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   Put in a large pot, preferably something non-reactive (enameled, ceramic, clay, glass, etc.

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   The acidity from the plums will react with metal and add weird flavors).

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   Mix sugar with a dash of cinnamon and optional spice.

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   Pour evenly over the plums (no need to stir).

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   Cover and let sit overnight.

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   The sugar will naturally melt and bring out the juices from the plums.

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   The next day, bring the plums and the juices to a simmer on low heat.

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    Cook for 2-3 hours until much of the liquid has evaporated (see next photo).

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    You might get some foam in the pot.

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    - I skim most of mine off to make it look better.

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    This is what my plums looked like after 3 hours simmering.

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    Remove any whole spices and puree the cooked plums with a hand mixer, food processor, etc.

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    Preheat oven to 180C/350F.

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    Spread out the pureed plums in an oven tray or oven dish.

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    Bake at 180C/350F for 45-90 minutes, until thick like jam and very dark in color.

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    The baking time will differ depending on how thinly spread out the pureed plums are in you dish, so start checking after 45 minutes.

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    This is my plum after baking (I baked mine for about 1 hour and 10 minutes).

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    Store in a jars or can it up!

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    Use for any recipe requiring plum jam, plum butter or Pflaumenmus :)

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.