Half-Moon Bay Poached Plums Recipe

Name: Half-Moon Bay Poached Plums
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 3 red plums (Beaut Plums); 750 ml orange muscat dessert wine (Nebbia 2006); 1 bay leaf; ¼ cup fine sugar; 1 cinnamon stick (3-Inches Long); 3 whole cloves; 1 tablespoon orange zest; 1 tablespoon lemon zest; 2 teaspoons arrowroot; 1 pinch fine sea salt; 1 pinch ground cinnamon

Servings: persons

1
Peel plums, slice in half, remove stone and place in lemon water.
2
Combine wine, bay leaf, sugar, cinnamon stick, cloves, orange zest and lemon zest in a shallow braising pan.
3
Bring liquid to a full boil and whisk liquid well.
4
Reduce to a simmer, add plums and cover with Baker's Paper.
5
Turn and baste plums several times.
6
Keep pan covered and poach plums 15-20 minutes or until plums are tender.
7
Remove plums with a slotted spoon and hold warm for service.
8
Strain poaching liquid and return to braising pan.
9
Bring liquid to a full boil and reduce to a simmer for 10 minutes or about a 1/2 cup remains.
10
Combine 2 teaspoons arrowroot with 2 teaspoons cold water water in a small bowl and whisk until combined.
11
Wisk into sauce and stir until sauce has thickened.
12
Season with a pinch salt and ground cinnamon.
13
Hold sauce warm for service.
14
Service.
15
Drizzle warm wine sauce over the bottom of plate.
16
Fan each plum, place in center and drizzle sauce over the plum.
17
Garnish with Fresh Strawberries, Fresh Red Raspberries and Whipped Cream.

263

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* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

Tips for the best results

Read through all the steps once before you start and measure out your ingredients first — it makes everything go more smoothly.
Taste as you go and adjust the seasoning before serving.
Avoid overcrowding the pan — cook in batches if needed for the best texture.
Let the dish rest for a few minutes before serving so the flavors settle.
Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge and enjoy within a few days.

Variations & substitutions

Brown sugar instead of white sugar adds a deeper, more caramel-like flavor.

No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 11 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 3 red plums (Beaut Plums), 750 ml orange muscat dessert wine (Nebbia 2006), 1 bay leaf, ¼ cup fine sugar, and more.

Yes, Half-Moon Bay Poached Plums falls under the General category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3–4 days. Reheat gently before serving.

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Half-Moon Bay Poached Plums

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Variations & substitutions

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