Jacqueline Kennedy Onassis' Poached Red Plums

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   In a saucepan large enough to hold all the plums after being submerged in syrup, stir the sugar into 2 cups of water and bring to a boil.

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   Lower the heat, add the zest, and simmer for 5 minutes.

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   Prick each plum twice with the tines of a fork, then place them carefully in the syrup.

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   Cover and let simmer to poach for 5 minutes.

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   Let the plums cool in the syrup, then slip off the skins.

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   Return the skinned plums to the syrup and let them steep until you are ready to serve.

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   Serve at room temperature or chilled.

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   Enjoy!

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

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