Plum Pudding Sauce

Ingredients and Weight:

• 200g fresh plums (pitted and chopped)
• 1 cup sugar
• 1/2 cup water
• 1/4 cup lemon juice
• 3 tbsp corn starch
• 1/2 tsp ground cinnamon (optional)
• 1/4 tsp salt

Preparation Time: 30 minutes

Cooking Time: 20 minutes

Difficulty Level: Level 3 (Moderate)

Preparation Method Steps:

1. In a medium saucepan, combine plums, sugar, water, and lemon juice. Bring to a boil over medium heat.
2. Reduce heat to low and let simmer for 15 minutes, or until plums are softened and sauce has thickened.
3. In a small bowl, mix corn starch with a little water to make a slurry. Add to the sauce and stir until thickened.
4. Season with cinnamon and salt. Adjust sugar and lemon juice according to taste.
5. Let cool and serve over ice cream, cake, or as a sauce for meat or poultry dishes.

Nutritional Information: (per serving - assuming the sauce is served over a small portion of ice cream or cake) Calories: Approx. 250 kcal (depending on the amount of added sugar) Fat: Approx. 5g Carbohydrates: Approx. 45g Protein: Approx. 2g Fiber: Approx. 3g (Note: Nutrition facts may vary based on ingredients used and quantities)

Dish Characteristics:

• A sweet and tangy sauce with a rich, fruity flavor from plums.
• Versatile dish that can be served as a dessert or as a savory sauce for other dishes.
• Easy to make with ingredients that are readily available in American supermarkets.

User Comments:

1. "This sauce was amazing! It was so easy to make and tasted great on my ice cream." - John Doe, New York
2. "I used this sauce as a topping for my chicken dish and it was a hit! The flavor was really unique." - Jane Smith, California
3. "The plum pudding sauce was a great addition to my dessert table. It had a perfect balance of sweet and sour flavors." - Michael Johnson, Texas

Special Precautions and Tips:

• Make sure to use ripe plums for the best flavor and texture in the sauce.
• Adjust the amount of sugar and lemon juice according to your preference for a sweeter or tangier sauce.
• If you want to make the sauce thicker, increase the amount of corn starch slurry added at step 3.