Plans for Plums

PLANS FOR PLUMS Plums belong to the Prunus genus of plants and are relatives of the peach, nectarine and almond. They are all considered "drupes," fruits that have a hard stone pit surrounding their seeds. When plums are dried, they are known as prunes. Nutients in Plum 1.00 each (66.00 grams) Vitamin C : 10.4% Vitamin K: 5.2% Vitamin A : 4.5% Fiber: 3.6% Tryptophan : 3.1% Cherry plum Italian plum American plum Beach plum Apricot Chickasaw Potassium : 2.9% Calories : 1% This is a delicious fruity mousse with a great plum tang, making good use of pre-stewed plums. PLUMFLUMMERY RECIPE PREPARATION TIME : 15 MINS CooK : 5 MINS SERVING : 5 DIRECTIONS INGREDIENTS 1. Place the plums into a saucepan over medium-low heat, cups plums, pitted and sliced I tablaspoon water 1(25 ounce) package unflavored gelatin cover, and simmer, stirring occasionally, until the plums are soft, 5 to 10 minutes. If the mixture becomes too thick or starts to burn, add a tablespoon of water. 1/2 cup hot water 1/2 cup white sugar Remove from heat, and allow to cool. 2 tablespoons lemon juice 2. Dissolve the gelatin in 1/2 cup of hot water in a bowl. 1/2 cup evaporated milk and stir in the cooled plums, sugar, and lemon juice. Mix until the gelatin and sugar have dissolved. Chill the plum Expected result mixture in refrigerator until it begins to thicken, about 30 minutes. Whip the evaporated milk in a mixing bowl with an electric mixer until thick, then gently spoon the whipped milk into the plum mixture. Beat again with electric mixer until the dessert is fluffy and well combined. Chill for at least 3 hours before serving. GOURMANDIA www.gourmandia.com Source: http://www.whfoods.com/