Sweet Pickled Plums

Ingredients

• Plums 20 oz
• Brown Sugar 5 oz
• Red Wine Vinegar 5 fl oz
• Star anise 1 piece
• Green peppercorns 1 tablespoon
• Allspice berries 4 pieces
• Bay leaf 2 pieces
• Salt ½ spoons

Step-by-Step Guide

Step 1

Prepare all the ingredients.

Step 2

Cut the plums in half and remove the pits.

Step 3

In a saucepan, combine the sugar and vinegar.

Step 4

Bring to a boil and cook, stirring, until the sugar is dissolved.

Step 5

Add star anise, both types of pepper, bay leaf, and salt. Bring to a boil.

Step 6

Add the plums, reduce the heat to low, and simmer for 3–5 minutes, until the plums are soft.

Step 7

Sterilize the jars for 15–20 minutes. Scald the lids with boiling water.

Step 8

Distribute the hot plums into sterilized jars.

Step 9

Pour in the marinade. Seal the lids.

Step 10

Store the sweet pickled plums in a cool, dark place for no more than a year. Serve with meat dishes.