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Stewed plums with cinnamon and lemon.

Ingredients:

  • 1/2 cup sugar
  • 1 cup water
  • dash salt
  • 1 tablespoon fresh lemon juice
  • 1 cinnamon stick
  • 1 pound fresh ripe plums (about 8 small or 6 medium)

Preparation:

In a medium saucepan, combine sugar, water, salt, and lemon juice; add cinnamon stick. Stirring constantly, bring mixture to a boil. Wash and cut plums in half and remove pits; place in boiling syrup. Continue boiling for 3 to 5 minutes, or until plums are tender. Remove from heat; chill. Serve as a breakfast fruit or dessert with whipped topping. Recipe for stewed plums serves 4.

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